Risk Analyst

Recruiter:

Candidate Connect

Job Ref:

2007542126

Date posted:

Friday, January 27, 2023

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Great opportunity to join a global Asset Manager as a Risk Analyst in Cape Town.

This role is responsible for assisting the Risk Manager in facilitating the roll out of the Operational Risk Standards across the South African business.

This is an EE designated opportunity.

Some key role functions:

Identification, assessment and monitoring of key risks and emerging risks
Assessment of the adequacy and effectiveness of current controls
Regular engagement with third-party service providers and vendors regarding risks affecting the business
Assist in the design of scenarios which could have a material financial and reputational impact to determine potential capital requirements
Analysis and reporting of Key Risk Indicators
Capturing, assessing, monitoring, reporting, and escalating operational risk events
Ensure that any changes to the Operational Risk Standards are rolled out

Key requirements:

Bachelors Degree in Commerce or Risk Management
3 - 5 years’ experience in Risk Management or Audit
Experience working on MetricStream or OpenPages
Excellent communication and numerical skills.
Technical understanding of financial products and instruments
Take pride in own integrity and confidentiality.

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