Risk Analyst

5 days ago

Tygervalley Western Cape, South Africa PSG Konsult Full time

Designation:

Risk Analyst | Tyger Valley, Bellville, Western Cape | Permanent

Category:

Risk

Job Level:

Skilled technical and academically qualified workers, junior management, supervisors, foremen and superintendents

Posted by:

PSG Financial Services

Posted on:

28 Oct 2025

Reference Number:

POS37668

Closing date:

11-Nov-2025

Position Type:

Permanent

Location:

Tygerwaterfront The Edge

Overview:

VACANCY | RISK ANALYST | TYGER VALLEY, BELLVILLE, WESTERN CAPE | PERMANENT

PSGs commitment to transform and embrace diversity is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce. In achieving our employment equity goals, we give preference to applicants from designated groups, and we encourage people with disability to apply.

Job description:

Will be responsible for overseeing all risk management activities for Distribution Wealth, performing accurate and independent analysis in relation to risk items (including operational incidents), and then present findings to the relevant risk manager and business management. Will also be required to evaluate and then enhance / automate analysis and reporting as a whole and improve the risk management system for Distribution Wealth.

Responsibilities:
  • Plan, execute and manage risk analysis and assessments, both financial and operational, against set parameters
  • Collate and draft appropriate risk reports and provide effective feedback
  • Ensure operational incidents are appropriately documented and managed
  • Assist in maintaining and improving risk dashboards
  • Assist in establishing internal protocols and effective risk management communication to improve risk management culture and awareness within business
  • Monitor risk tolerance levels and provide solutions for improvements
  • Collate and interpret risk assessment results
  • Ensure risk or weaknesses identified are escalated
  • Building relationships with business
  • Supervising/managing direct reports
Minimum requirements:
  • 3 - 4 years of securities, investment, IT systems and risk experience in the Financial services industry
  • Relevant qualification (i.e. Degree in charted accountant, actuary, data/math/stats, engineering)
  • Programming abilities (Advantageous)
  • Specialist knowledge on regulatory matters (i.e. FAIS Act, etc.) (Advantageous)
  • Risk management / CFP / CFA designation (Advantageous)
Competencies required:
  • Communication skills (verbal & written)
  • Resilience
  • Problem solving
  • Time Management
  • Attention to detail
  • Proactive
  • Team player
How to apply:

Candidates interested must apply here by no later than 11 November 2025 OR browse available PSG Careers vacancies

By submitting your application, you are giving PSG Financial Services implicit consent to the storage and processing of your personal information. If you are not contacted within 4 weeks of your application, please accept that your application was not successful. For more information about careers at PSG, visit

  • Risk Analyst

    6 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Bright City Talent Full time

    The INVESTMENT RISK ANALYST will form part of the Investment risk team in South Africa, responsible for quantifying and providing insights into the investment risks inside portfolios with a focus on fixed income or multi-asset portfolios. The Risk Analyst will be also do day-to-day risk reporting for specific investment teams and portfolios; and solve...

  • Risk Analyst

    4 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa The Recruitment Council Full time

    A leading financial services group seeks a Risk Analyst to oversee risk management for its Wealth Distribution division. The role focuses on independent operational and financial risk analysis, incident management, reporting automation, and system enhancement.Key DutiesPlan & execute risk assessments (financial & operational)Draft risk reports & escalate...

  • Risk & Compliance Analyst

    5 days ago

    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa FROGG Recruitment Full time

    Risk & Compliance Analyst (Legal) Century City Cape TownOur financial services client in Century City Town South Africa is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Risk & Compliance Analyst (Legal) to join our team and help us navigate the complex regulatory landscape. The Risk & Compliance Analyst (Legal) will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and...

  • Credit Risk

    1 week ago

    Woodstock, Western Cape, South Africa Best Home & Electric Full time R450 000 - R900 000 per year

    One of South Africa's leading furniture and appliance retailers, has the following career opportunity for an individual with the necessary competence level, experience and drive.We are inviting applications for the position ofCredit Risk (IFRS 9) Analyst_____________________________________________________________________________A Credit Risk Analyst is...

  • Research Analyst

    1 week ago

    Tygervalley, Western Cape, South Africa Sanlam Full time R1 000 000 - R1 500 000 per year

    Who are we?Sanlam Investment Group:The Sanlam Investment Group is uniquely equipped and positioned to deliver on its purpose of empowering generations to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. Through our vast in-house expertise and strategic partner networks, we can access all asset classes across the globe, private and public, actively and...

  • Senior Credit Risk Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa iLaunch (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Job Description Leading Financial Services Client requires a Senior Risk Analyst to manage and shape the creation of score cards and how to optimise origination strategies and collections. Responsibilities Creation of score cards Collection strategies Managing credit risk Minimum Requirements Matric Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Maths or...

  • Credit Risk and Financial Analyst

    1 week ago

    Cape Town, South Africa RJPersonnel Full time

    3years - Critical assessment of credit risk of new companies falling in the analyst’s portfolio (the portfolio may change from time to time); - Identification of transaction and business specific risk and introduction of risk mitigation factors on new transactions; - Perform comparative analysis amongst industry peers to assess a proposed counterpart’s...

  • Credit Risk Analyst

    4 days ago

    Western Cape, South Africa The Foschini Group Full time

    **Key Responsibilities**: - Follow the Senior Analyst’s lead to analyse a specific champion-challenger test and measure its impact.- Engage with key stakeholders to gather critical information that could influence the tests and their outcomes.- Establish the testing framework by leveraging data and developing reporting tools to monitor results.- Collect,...

  • Junior Risk Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    Cape Town, South Africa iLaunch (Pty) Ltd Full time

    Job Description Leading Financial Services Client requires a recent Computer Science / Mathematics Degree Graduate to join their team as a Junior Risk Analyst and get on the job training. Responsibilities Reporting Statistics Minimum Requirements Matric / Grade 12 Tertiary Qualification - Completed Degree in Mathematics / Computer Science is essential...

  • IT Risk

    2 days ago

    Cape Town, South Africa Armstrong Appointments Full time

    Our client in the retail industry based in Cape Town are seeking the skills of an IT Risk & Security Analyst **Main job function** To support delivery of the IT Risk and Cyber Security programs. The analyst plays two critical roles in support of these programs; to enable IT team-embedded security analysis and business enablement, and to drive risk...