Johannesburg North: Market Risk Actuary – Graduate posted by Network Finance

Key Responsibilities:

– Assist with the development, testing, and validation of market risk models.
– Support consulting projects across banking clients (local & international).
– Perform quantitative analysis across interest rate, FX, equity, and commodity risk.
– Analyse market data, sensitivities, stress tests, and risk factor movements.
– Work with senior quantitative consultants on model development and risk frameworks.
– Contribute to regulatory deliverables (Basel, FRTB, ICAAP) under guidance.
– Prepare insightful reports, dashboards, and presentations for clients.
– Participate in learning initiatives, internal training, and continuous upskilling.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education – minimum requirement:
– Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Actuarial Science
• Quantitative Finance
• Applied Mathematics
• Statistics
• Engineering (with strong maths)
• Economics with strong quantitative modules

Experience – advantage but not required:
– Internships or projects related to:

• Market risk
• Financial modelling
• Derivatives pricing
• Trading simulations
• Data analytics

Skills:
– Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
– Excel (advanced)
– Python, R or MATLAB (advantageous)
– SQL (advantageous)
– Understanding of financial instruments, yield curves, and market risk concepts
– Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly
Non-negotiables:
– Strong academic record
– Passion for financial markets and risk
– Willingness to learn in a fast-paced consulting environment
– Ability to work in a hybrid model (office + remote)
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Heidi Joubert
Specialist Recruitment Consultant
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