Associate Credit Risk Analyst at South African Reserve Bank

Brief Description        

• The main purpose of this position is to provide credit risk analysis in the Risk Management Section of the Financial Markets Department within the South African Reserve Bank (SARB).

Detailed Description        
The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

•  Analyse, assess, evaluate and report on credit risk, to facilitate informed investment decision making.
•  Contribute towards the formulation and implementation of policies related to credit risk.
•  Conduct research on credit-risk developments and make recommendations based on the findings and best practices.
•  Assist in the development of strategies for credit-risk management.
•  Assist in the conceptualising and building of risk models for calculating risks associated with counterparties, portfolios and particular trades or strategies
•  Conduct fundamental credit analysis, including, financial statement analysis for the selection, evaluation and management of the credit quality of the SARB’s counterparties.
•  Participate in cross-functional activities for the alignment and harmonisation of risk-related information.
•  Develop and maintain business relationships with experts within the financial markets industry.
•  Develop and maintain procedure manuals for operational purposes.

Job Requirements        
To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

•  a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Risk Management, Investment Management or an equivalent qualification; and
•  two to five years’ experience in investment risk management or a related field.

 Additional requirements include:

• either the Chartered Financial Analyst, Financial Risk Manager or Professional Risk Manager designation will be an added advantage;
• knowledge of financial instruments and risk management;
• knowledge of modern risk management methodologies;
• knowledge of commercial or investment banks’ operating models
• problem-solving and analytical skills;
• conflict management skills;
• verbal and written communication skills;
• presentation skills
• computer literacy skills;
• interpersonal skills;
• ability to maintain confidentiality; and
• team player.