Product Risk Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016810/KM

Date posted:

Monday, May 11, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Are you passionate about markets, risk, and working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? A dynamic opportunity has become available for a Product Risk Analyst to join a high-performing team within a global trading and commodities environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a highly analytical professional looking to gain exposure to complex products, trading activities, and global stakeholders while accelerating their career within a commercially driven environment.

POSITION INFO:
As the Product Risk Analyst, you will form part of a dynamic risk team responsible for monitoring trading exposures, analysing risk, and ensuring accurate reporting and insights that support informed business decisions.
If you are looking for a role that offers technical exposure, career growth, international engagement, and the opportunity to work alongside high-calibre professionals, then this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

Produce and analyse daily risk reports, including profit and loss reporting for trading activities
Monitor and identify risk exposures, proactively highlighting key issues and potential surprises
Support the enhancement and development of reporting systems, risk processes, and analytical tools
Engage with senior stakeholders and trading teams to communicate insights and findings effectively
Assist in ensuring accurate valuation and reporting of trading-related exposures
Collaborate with international teams and senior management on risk-related matters

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field

Experience:

Minimum 2–3 years’ experience within a similar risk, analytical, or trading environment
Exposure to market risk, product risk, commodities, trading, or financial markets will be advantageous
Experience working with large datasets and reporting in a fast-paced environment

Skills Required:

Strong Excel skills
Exposure to Python and/or VBA would be highly advantageous
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
Strong stakeholder engagement and time management skills

Apply now!

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

- Actuarial Science
- Market Risk & Credit Risk
- Quantitative Analytics
- Treasury & Trading
- Investment Analytics
- Pricing & Forecasting
- Financial Risk Management

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.

For more information, contact:
Kholo Mongalo
Recruitment Researcher – Actuarial & Analytics
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