Job Description

Job Overview

Business Segment:

Corporate & Investment Banking

Location:

ZA, GP, Johannesburg, Baker Street 30

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Ref ID:

80402548A-0001

Date Posted:

5/7/2025







The role requires the incumbent to take responsibility for rotational placement into a Market Risk manager role (rates, equities, forex, commodities etc.) in either SA and/or Africa regions.



Qualifications



Minimum Qualifications

Type of Qualification:

Post Graduate Degree

Field of Study:

BSc Honours Maths of Finance; BSc/BBusci Actuarial Sciences; MCom (Risk Management); BSc/BCom Honours Mathematical Statistics, Quantitative Finance.



Other Minimum Qualifications, Certifications or Professional Memberships: FRM or CFA



Experience Required



4-5 years experience in Market Risk or Global Markets or related functions is critical. Proficiency in the understanding of Market Risk as a control function including, market risk identification, measurement, analysis, and reporting. Understanding of Global Markets Derivative products (linear and non-linear), their valuations, and the use of associated risk sensitivity measures to inform risk-based decisions.



4-5 years experience in stakeholder management with ability to engage senior bank stakeholders on key market risk exposures. Experience in change management would be beneficial (being a Market Risk business lead in the implementation of new risk measurement systems). Proficiency in Regulations that impact Market Risk. Basic coding and automation skills are beneficial.



Additional Information

Behavioral Competencies:

Upholding Standards and Following Procedures

Interpreting Data and Checking Details

Meeting Timescales and Persuing Goals

Examining Information and Documenting Facts

Team Working and Embracing Change

Technical Competencies:

Exposure to Global Markets products and market risks that emanate from them

Analytical skills and understanding of Market Risk governance frameworks including regulations that impact these

Numerical competence, derivative valuation and assessments

Risk Reporting and automation

Written Communication, stakeholder management and leading Market Risk change initiatives

Please note:

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