Market Risk Analyst

Key Responsibilities: Conduct risk identification, assessment, and monitoring across assigned portfolios. Design and adapt risk reports to track key risks and adjust as market conditions change. Take ownership of coordinating, implementing, evolving, and communicating risk reports. Collaborate effectively with the team and traders to understand market positioning and current conditions. Implement bespoke stress tests for various market scenarios and communicate findings to senior management and commercial teams. Define and monitor predictive risk scenarios to help management and traders understand portfolio positioning as markets evolve. Utilize Python coding and data visualization software (Tableau/PowerBI) to present metrics in daily dashboards. Assess a wide range of transactions, providing modeling and analysis as necessary. Communicate results clearly to traders and senior management. Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Science required (Masters degree preferred, ideally in Finance or Risk Management). Postgraduate qualifications in Finance or Risk Management are advantageous. Experience & Skill Requirements: Proven experience in Market Risk. Experience in commodities, especially oil or gas, is a plus but not required. High proficiency in Python coding. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on numerical analysis. Excellent communication skills. Ability to constructively challenge proposals while maintaining strong working relationships. Collaborative team player with flexibility to manage various issues. Capable of working autonomously while meeting tight deadlines and delivering practical business solutions.

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Posted Date: 1/4/2025