Market Risk Analyst

SUMMARY:
To assess, monitor and manage market risk exposures in line with the company’s risk tolerance.

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION

The successful candidate will be responsible for, among other things, the following key performance areas:

• Analyse, assess and evaluate financial, market and business information to report on market risks to facilitate informed decision making on the foreign exchange, gold and other fixed-income reserve portfolios of the company.
• Prepare and coordinate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual risk reports and provide analysis on the market risk measures and how they impact the company’s investments.
• Develop and recommend strategies for market risk management of the company’s investment portfolios.
• Conduct research on market risk developments and make recommendations based on the findings.
• Assist in the conceptualising and building of market risk models for calculating market risks associated the company’s portfolios and particular trades or strategies.
• Contribute towards the formulation of market risk-related policies and ensure the implementation thereof.
• Coordinate the deliverables of team members in the context of projects and reporting.
• Participate in cross-functional activities for the alignment and harmonisation of risk related information.
• Develop and maintain business relationships with experts in the financial markets industry.
• Create and maintain procedure manuals for operational purposes.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to analysts in the division.
• Maintaining sound relationships with all stakeholders.

• an Honours degree (NQF8) or equivalent in Investment Management, Risk Management, Finance, Accounting or a related field; and five years’ experience in market risk management and various aspects of financial.

• as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Professional Risk Management (PRM) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) qualification and project management skills.
• Knowledge of Environmental Social and Governance investment processes.

• Staying abreast of local and international industry developments and best practices in market risk management related to the asset management of fixed income, skilled in research methods, strategy formulation, project management and in the theory of financial markets and instruments excellent knowledge of fixed income instruments and derivatives traded on exchanges and over the counter.
• Proven quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, bank and broker financial statement analysis skills, and financial modelling techniques.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Good interpersonal and conflict management skills as well as above average.
• Analytical and conceptualisation abilities, and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.
• Good report writing and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products proven capacity to multitask, deliver results, and to respond quickly and effectively to requests.