Johannesburg: Product Risk Analyst

Youll join a fast‑paced, globally connected risk environment where you will work closely with London‑based Risk Managers, Senior Risk leadership, and front‑office traders. If you thrive under pressure, love solving complex problems, and want exposure to international trading activity, this is the perfect next step in your career. What Youll Be Doing: Run and analyze daily risk reports, including the desks P&L. Support London Risk Managers, senior risk management, and traders with clear, proactive communication. Assist with building and enhancing systems, processes, and reporting tools. Highlight, investigate, and communicate issues that may impact exposure or financial outcomes. Present findings logically and confidently to senior stakeholders. Engage regularly with global risk teams to ensure an aligned understanding of exposure and valuation. Contribute to ad hoc projects, analysis, and continuous process improvements. You Will Collaborate Closely With: London-based Risk Managers Senior Risk Management teams Front‑office Traders Expect daily interaction, fast communication cycles, and a collaborative problem‑solving environment. What You Bring: A relevant Bachelors degree. Preference for qualifications in Finance, Risk Management, Economics, Computer Science, or Engineering (Electrical/Mechanical/Chemical). Experience & Technical Skills: 23 years of experience in a similar market risk, trading risk, or analytical environment (advantageous). Strong coding ability in VBA or Python (highly preferred). Advanced Excel skills. Exceptional time‑management and multi‑tasking ability. Strong verbal and written communication across diverse audiences. High attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to deliver quality insights under tight deadlines. Proactive, motivated, and comfortable working both independently and as part of a high‑performance team. Strong problem‑solving, critical thinking, and decision‑making capability. Ability to operate under pressure without compromising quality. Who Thrives in This Role: This role is perfect for someone who: Loves fast‑moving market environments Enjoys working with large, complex datasets Communicates clearly and confidently Is proactive, curious, and solution‑driven Can balance independence with strong teamwork Wants exposure to global oil, energy, and commodity markets Apply Now! This role is designed for someone who wants to lead, not just execute. For more exciting Finance vacancies, please visit: