Market Risk Senior Manager

Market Risk Senior Manager role in South Africa leading market risk projects and advising on risk management in financial services.

Published 5 August 2026
Closing Date 19 September 2026
Type
Opportunity
Company
Confidential

A respected advisory and professional services firm is looking to appoint a Market Risk Senior Manager within their Financial Risk Management team. Based in South Africa, this role involves leading complex market risk engagements in the financial services sector, focusing on risk measurement, regulatory compliance, derivative valuation, capital markets, and quantitative risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Lead market risk engagements across various clients in the financial services sector.
Provide expert advice on risk measurement methodologies.
Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements related to market risk.
Oversee derivative valuation and assess associated risks.
Advise on capital markets exposure and risk management strategies.
Apply quantitative techniques to manage and analyse risk.
Engage with senior stakeholders to communicate insights and recommendations.

Requirements

Experience in market risk management within the financial services industry.
Strong knowledge of risk measurement, regulatory frameworks, and derivative valuation.
Statistical and quantitative skills relevant to risk analysis.
Ability to manage stakeholder relationships at senior levels.

Additional Information

This position offers substantial interaction with senior management and involvement in significant market risk projects across the financial sector.

How to Apply

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