Market Risk Analyst

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa FirstRand Full time

Job Description

To monitor and manage the risk in relevant area for the Markets Division by identifying, quantifying, analysing and troubleshooting market risk issues on a daily basis
- Demonstrate cost consciousness and awareness of personal contribution to costs and productivity Identify and escalates potential risks that may lead to increased costs
- Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs
- Establish relationships with relevant individuals and departments to deliver on work expectations
- Adhere to relevant service level agreements to build trust in the relationship
- Adhere to Organisational values and service standards and interact with and communicate with customers accordingly
- Ensure first time resolution of customer queries or complaints and take ownership of any requirements and follow up on queries handed over to other parties or areas to ensure delivery on agreed time lines and Service Level Agreements
- Meet set turnaround times while ensuring own availability, reliability and accuracy
- Propose improvements on internal processes that impacts service levels and customer satisfaction within area of accountability
- Ensure own product knowledge and guidance provided is technically accurate and collects feedback to help improve customer service
- Execute own work in accordance with the organisational values and code of ethics
- Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards and escalate problems for investigation and resolution
- Identify and escalate risk as normal part of work
- Provide timeous reports on operations, performance and audit findings
- Report on transactional activity progression within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making in area of accountability Investigate new ways to optimise processes
- Flag opportunities to migrate to platform and supports the use of technology in process and system improvements
- Draw on knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that lead to improved service delivery and quality
- Contribute to teamwork and inclusivity by working together to achieve team goals Value individual contributions and respects diversity in the team
- Share information and knowledge that benefits the team
- Seek out regular performance feedback and put actions in place to improve and enhance performance Identify activities to address own development gaps
- Create own personal development plan and review plan with team leader or manager
- Understand which competencies and skills are required to be mastered to ensure personal development and performance
- Keep abreast of learning opportunities, changing products and trends

Min Qualifications:
Minimum Honours Degree in Mathematics, Physics or Quantitative Finance

Programming ability (e.g., Python / Matlab / VBA)

Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Qualification, CFA, or Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF) advantageous

Min Years of Experience:
Minimum 2 years similar working experience in market risk, model validation, quantitative analysis, or related area within a financial institution.

Industry Experience:
Financial Services, Banking or Asset Management.

Skillset required / Must have:
Experience with the pricing and/or risk management of complex derivatives (i.e., risk drivers spanning multiple asset classes, including optionality component or credit contingent features) or has supported an XVA desk.

Has actively engaged with trading desks involved in deal structuring.

Demonstrate rigorous attention to detail.

Cultivate an active interest in markets, the economy and business initiatives.

Job Details

Application Closing Date

24/06/24

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