Market Risk Graduate

1 week ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa ExecutivePlacements Full time R80 000 - R120 000 per year

Market Risk GraduateRecruiter:Network RecruitmentJob Ref:NFP016378/HNDate posted:Monday, November 24, 2025Location:Johannesburg, South AfricaSUMMARY:Kickstart Your Career in Market Risk — Graduate OpportunityAre you a sharp analytical thinker with a passion for financial markets?A leading consulting firm is looking fornew graduates or candidates with up to 1 year of experienceto join theirMarket Risk team. This is the perfect environment for someone who wants hands-on exposure, complex problem-solving, and the chance to learn directly from industry experts.You'll work across multiple clients, build technical and quantitative skills, and grow into a highly skilled Market Risk specialist.POSITION INFO:Key Responsibilities:Support market risk projects across banking and financial institutionsAssist in developing, validating, and enhancing market risk modelsAnalyse market data, exposures, stress tests and risk metricsContribute to risk reporting, dashboards, and insights for clientsWork with senior consultants on risk strategy, frameworks, and regulatory projectsJob Experience and Skills Required:Education:Honours or Master's degree in Financial Mathematics, Financial Engineering, Quantitative Risk, Actuarial Science, Mathematics, or StatisticsStrong academic results are essentialExperience:New graduates or up to 1 year of relevant experience (Market Risk, Quant, Risk Analytics, or related)Exposure to market risk concepts is an advantageSkills:Strong programming ability (Python / R / MATLAB)SQL experience highly beneficialExcellent numerical, quantitative, and analytical skillsUnderstanding of derivatives, market risk metrics (VaR, sensitivities), and financial instruments is advantageousStrong communication skills and ability to work with clientsNon-negotiables:Must be passionate about financial marketsStrong work ethic and curiosity to learnAbility to work in a hybrid consulting environmentApply nowFor more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit:/>I also specialise in recruiting in the following:Actuarial roles (Life, Short-Term, Health, Pensions, Quantitative)Data Scientists / Data Analysts (Python, R, SQL, Machine Learning)Risk Analysts (Credit, Market, Model Risk, Operational)Pricing Specialists (Insurance, Financial Products)Machine Learning & AI Data Scientists (ML Ops, NLP, Predictive Modelling)Quantitative Specialists across Banking, Insurance, and FinTechIf you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.For more information, contact:Heidi JoubertSpecialist Recruitment ConsultantConnect with me on LinkedIn

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