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Product Risk Analyst

Network Recruitment

South Africa · On-site Full-time Mid Level 1mo ago

About the role

About

Are you passionate about markets, risk, and working in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same? A dynamic opportunity has become available for a Product Risk Analyst to join a high-performing team within a global trading and commodities environment.

This opportunity is ideal for a highly analytical professional looking to gain exposure to complex products, trading activities, and global stakeholders while accelerating their career within a commercially driven environment.

As the Product Risk Analyst, you will form part of a dynamic risk team responsible for monitoring trading exposures, analysing risk, and ensuring accurate reporting and insights that support informed business decisions.

If you are looking for a role that offers technical exposure, career growth, international engagement, and the opportunity to work alongside high-calibre professionals, then this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities

  • Produce and analyse daily risk reports, including profit and loss reporting for trading activities
  • Monitor and identify risk exposures, proactively highlighting key issues and potential surprises
  • Support the enhancement and development of reporting systems, risk processes, and analytical tools
  • Engage with senior stakeholders and trading teams to communicate insights and findings effectively
  • Assist in ensuring accurate valuation and reporting of trading-related exposures
  • Collaborate with international teams and senior management on risk-related matters

Job Experience and Skills Required

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field

Experience:

  • Minimum 2–3 years’ experience within a similar risk, analytical, or trading environment
  • Exposure to market risk, product risk, commodities, trading, or financial markets will be advantageous
  • Experience working with large datasets and reporting in a fast-paced environment

Skills Required:

  • Strong Excel skills
  • Exposure to Python and/or VBA would be highly advantageous
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and time management skills

Skills

ExcelPythonVBA

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