Market Risk Analyst needed at Rand Merchant Bank

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
• RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.
• United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of Traditional values. Innovative ideas, it’s the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.
• Now, is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa’s number one employer in Financial Services for 2023, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

Are you someone who can: 

• 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

You will be an ideal candidate if you:

• Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
• Field of Study: Mathematical Science, Mathematics of Finance, Actuarial Science, Financial Risk Management, Mathematical Statistics, Quantitative Finance or Risk Management, and Econometrics
• Advantageous: FRM, PRM, CQF or CFA
• 2-3 years’ experience and exposure to Market Risk, Global Markets or related Financial Risk functions would be beneficial. 
• Good understanding of Market Risk as a control function including proficiency in market risk identification, measurement, analysis and reporting. 
• Knowledge of Global Markets products, their valuations and the use of associated risk sensitivity measurements to inform risk-based decisions. 
• Intermediate coding, modelling and report building skills would be beneficial. Exposure to Market Risk regulations, including FRTB, would be advantageous.