Product Risk Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP015890/LLR

Date posted:

Wednesday, July 9, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market related

SUMMARY:
Product Risk Analyst
Reporting to: Risk Management
Job Purpose:
My client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Product Risk Analyst to join their dynamic risk management team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insights into the risk department, focusing on controlling front-line trading and ensuring senior management has a clear understanding of the risk-reward profile of the trading books. The role also involves ensuring that physical exposures such as oil cargoes, electricity generation, and gas deliveries are accurately valued.
As a Product Risk Analyst, you will provide essential support while communicating effectively with London Risk Managers, Senior Risk Management, and traders. Your role will involve risk reporting, data analysis, and system development, playing a key part in the team’s success within a fast-paced environment.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities:

Support and proactively communicate with London Risk Managers, Senior Risk Management, and traders.
Calculate and generate daily risk reports, including the desk’s P&L.
Assist in the development and optimization of systems, processes, and reports.
Communicate findings effectively to traders and senior management.
Identify and proactively communicate potential issues to prevent surprises and ensure accuracy in reports.
Engage regularly with London Risk Managers and Senior Risk Management to discuss issues clearly and logically.
Present complex issues to the London teams in a concise and understandable manner.
Perform ad hoc duties as required by the team.

Qualifications:

A relevant Bachelor’s degree.
Preference will be given to candidates with a degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Computer Science, or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Chemical).

How to Apply:
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If you do not hear from us within two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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