Risk Analyst

Risk analyst jobs are in high demand, as every organisation needs a risk analyst to analyse and identify any potential harm areas in their business. Consider becoming a risk manager, and help save a business today. See below why you should consider this as a professional career.

What is a Risk Analyst?

A risk analyst identifies and analyses the areas of risk that could harm the success of a business or organization. Some of the risks a risk analyst identifies and analyses are economic risks, financial risks, security and fraud risks, compliance risks, just to name a few.

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Risk Analyst Job Description

Risk Analyst Job Overview

A risk analyst is a business specialist that uses their analytical skills to calculate a range of risks that may threaten a business or organization. Their job is to reduce the risks a business might encounter and to predict these risks before they occur. Their duties include reading and analysing financial data, creating outcome reports and analysing any other data within a business to manage and reduce risks.

Responsibilities of a Risk Analyst

Give recommendations to reduce risk
Use analytical software to calculate risks
Access the business’s financial records and find out the level of risk
Create outcome reports and models
Assist clients to make financial goals
Predict the latest trends in the business market

Risk Analyst Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance or a finance-related degree
5 years of experience in Risk analysis
Complete a post-graduate degree
Apply for entry-level jobs
Complete 10+2

Skills needed:

Analytical skills, problem-solving, communication and presentation skills, negotiation skills, knowledge of technology.

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Risk Analyst Jobs currently open:

Market Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
Job Opportunity for a Market risk analyst. My client is seeking a highly skilled Market risk analyst to join their risk Department. This independent function plays a critical role in ensuring proper control over front-line trading. The department helps senior management fully understand the risk-reward balance of the trading books and ensures accurate valuation of physical exposure, such as oil ca...
5 days ago

Quantitative Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
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5 days ago

Quantitative Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
We are looking for a Quantitative risk Senior Consultant to join a dynamic team specializing in treasury, trading, and risk systems. This role focuses on helping clients with the design and implementation of risk management processes, operating models, and performance measurement techniques, ensuring that organizational, technological, and process changes align effectively.
10 days ago

Market Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Market related
My client is seeking a highly skilled Market risk analyst to join their risk Department. This independent function plays a critical role in ensuring proper control over front-line trading. The department helps senior management fully understand the risk-reward balance of the trading books and ensures accurate valuation of physical exposure, such as oil cargoes, electricity generation, and gas deli...
14 days ago

Credit & Settlement Risk Analyst
Location: Kenya
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15 days ago

Credit & Settlement Risk Analyst
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
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17 days ago

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Senior Quantitative Market Risk Analyst
Location: South Africa
Salary: Annually
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Senior Credit Risk Analyst (Remote)
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