Risk Analyst

Description:

Wholl you report to: Youll be based within our Enterprise Risk and Innovation division at our head office in Sandton, Johannesburg. Youll report to the Head of Risk Management, who is accountable for our risk management functions. What youll be doing if you get the job:The role will be responsible forAssisting the Head of Risk Management with maintenance and execution of the Risk Management Framework across the organisation, ensuring effectiveness of risk management processesAssist with performing the annual ORSA process and producing the ORSA document, including performing certain components of stress and scenario testingAssistance with combined assurance process, with focus on operational, fraud and compliance risk identification and quantification across all processesAssisting with setting the risk appetite statement and performing annual risk appetite modelling workTracking experience against key risk metrics, including solvency and liquidity, as well as assisting with producing quarterly risk reports and ORSA updatesDevelopment of key risk indicators to assist in the effective monitoring of risksMaintenance of the risk register and incident log, and reporting regularly on incident experience against risk appetiteImprovement and development of risk management reports and tools for the identification, assessment and monitoring of risks, including emerging risks Qualifications and experience: Minimum honours level qualification in the field of statistics, mathematics, data science, actuarial, risk management, finance or other related fieldWorking knowledge of the insurance and/or financial services industry is preferable Your skills and character traits: An optimistic, enthusiastic, energetic outlookExcellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal), able to effectively communicate complex information to a variety of stakeholdersKeen to take initiativeSense of urgency and ability to follow throughMethodical planning and organizing of tasks, and effective time management skillsHigh attention to detailAbility to work under pressureAdaptabilityMaintaining confidentiality in handling sensitive business informationLearning and research capabilitiesStrong analytical and critical thinking capabilities Technical capabilities: Office 365 suite, with strong Excel skills o BonusSQL, Prophet, DCS Coding knowledge e.g. Python Advantageous: Knowledge of enterprise risk management concepts (and applications to insurance)Knowledge of risk analysis techniques Package The offers a competitive package, and excellent growth opportunities.