Market Risk Specialist

Recruiter:

Heitha Staffing Group

Job Ref:

HSG2020

Date posted:

Friday, September 17, 2021

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Annual salary & performance based bonus

SUMMARY:
This is an employment equity candidate.

POSITION INFO:

The Purpose:

To advise the internal department on a wide range of practices, conduct and concerns affecting the industry and allied activities. Assist with the development of effective internal policies and relevant legislation, as well as establish and maintain a professional relationship with the diverse industry players.

Minimum Requirements:

A post-graduate bachelor''s degree in Commerce, Mathematics or Business Science.
A Master''s degree in a related field or CFA/FRM certification will be an added advantage.
The person must have at least 3 to 5 years quantitative risk management experience within the investment/corporate banking, corporate finance or assets management industry.
Demonstrable experience in managing market risk as well as defining and developing quantitative market risk is essential.
An understanding of complex financial instruments and the pricing and valuation methodologies thereof is required.

Key Performance Areas:

Develop and implement quantitative risk management capacity within the department including but not limited to quantitative risk models, risk management programs, oversight techniques and training schedules;
Provide critical analysis of significant issues affecting the industry and guide the department in the pursuit and achievement of international best practice;
Identify shortcomings and anomalies to the regulatory framework and subordinate legislation;
Propose changes to the regulatory framework and assist the Head of Department with the implementation of such changes;
Assist the Head of Department to develop and maintain an effective and efficient supervisory framework within the context of the approved legislation, and execute supervisory function within defined SLA limits
Assist with monitoring compliance with the provisions of the Financial Markets Act and subordinate legislation;
Assist with conducting investigations regarding Market Infrastructures and Over the Counter Derivatives Providers and ensure that all relevant complaints are dealt with;
Plan, conduct and provide feedback on onsite inspections, including liaison with relevant stakeholders;
Attend and constructively participate in all meetings and projects with stakeholders when required to do so; and
Liaise with and render appropriate regulatory guidance to stakeholders.

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