Risk Manager (Electronic Trading Focused) needed at Rand Merchant Bank

Job Description

• To manage relevant risks within area of accountability by identifying, managing and mitigating risk in accordance with defined business appetite and aligned to relevant risk frameworks and policies

You will be an ideal candidate if you: 

• Well-seasoned Risk Manager with exposure to Global Markets and trading systems
• STEM degree / hons, with Masters as a preference
• 8y – 10y working experience, preferably with management experience
• Electronic / Algorithmic Trading experience would be beneficial

Are you someone who can: 

• Prior exposure to rules and regulations that relate to trading and the use of algorithms in trading.
• Prior experience with implementing or managing technology solutions in a trading environment.
• Prior experience in market, counterparty credit or practical enterprise risk management would be very beneficial.
• Domain knowledge of the trading and execution business would be a key differentiator (all asset classes, sales & trading).
• Exposure to enterprise architecture, capability modelling and process engineering is necessary

You will have access to: 

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate

We can be a match if you are: 

• Curious & courageous – you’re driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you’re brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery – you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it