Market Risk Senior Manager

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP015791/LLR

Date posted:

Monday, June 2, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
A leading consulting firm is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager in Market Risk to join their Financial Risk Management practice. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of risk advisory, helping top-tier banking and financial services clients navigate an evolving risk landscape.

POSITION INFO:
This role is ideal for professionals with strong expertise in market risk, derivative pricing, liquidity and interest rate risk, and capital markets processes. You will be part of a high-performing team delivering quantitative insights, regulatory support, and strategic guidance to some of the industry’s most prominent institutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the delivery of complex market risk advisory and audit support engagements for banking and financial services clients.
Produce and review risk reporting across a range of topics, including market risk, interest rate risk in the banking book, counterparty credit risk, and liquidity risk.
Conduct quantitative risk assessments in areas such as foreign exchange, commodities, credit, interest rates, and related control environments.
Serve as a subject matter expert in key risk topics, including IFRS2 (share-based payments), IFRS9/IAS39 (hedge accounting), IFRS13, or exotic derivative modeling.
Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members, ensuring quality delivery and professional growth.
Collaborate with national and global stakeholders to identify new business opportunities and contribute to thought leadership.
Drive innovation in risk practices through research and insights tailored to client challenges.

Qualifications & Skills:

Degree in Finance, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field.
Advanced or professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM, and PRM) preferred.
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in market risk, either in consulting, financial services, or regulatory environments.
Deep knowledge of capital markets, trading practices, and financial instruments.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trusted relationships with clients and colleagues.
Proven experience leading projects and teams in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.

Why Apply?:

Work with high-impact clients on cutting-edge risk topics.
Be part of an inclusive, collaborative team with a strong focus on professional development.
Contribute to strategic financial risk initiatives with both local and international reach.
Competitive compensation aligned with experience and qualifications.

Take your market risk career to the next level. Send your CV to
Should you not hear from us within the next two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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