Risk Analyst at Sanlam Group

What will you do?

• Provides technical support for timely and effective claims and risk financing for the risk management program. Ensures compliance with state regulations and prepares summary claims report. Identifies options and provides recommendations for the design and development of risk management information systems. Utilises data management and spreadsheet capabilities to assist in identifying loss trends, administering current programs and responding to customer requests.

What will make you successful in this role?

• We are looking for a highly motivated and collaborative individual to join our team. Strong teamwork, collaboration and a family-oriented culture are central to our team’s success. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels comfortable and relaxed, while also maintaining a strong focus on quality and deliverables.
• You should be passionate about your work, curious and committed to continuous improvement; always eager to learn and seek new challenges and opportunities to grow.  

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring all day-to-day tasks are completed within agreed timeframes and SLA’s 
• Take responsibility for the daily upload, maintenance and monitoring of Risk data from risk providers. 
• Be a backup point of contact for the Head of Investment Risk with the regulator pertaining to regulatory changes affecting risk management 
• Liaison with industry bodies such as ASISA on technical matters were appropriate 
• Liaise with both the local compliance and risk management teams for the escalation issues to the regulator where appropriate 
• Monitor risk parameters and statistics to look at manager deviation from investment objections and changes in manager behavior. Providing recommendation and analysis to the Head of Investment Risk.  
• Assist in the setup, maintenance and review of the overall Risk Framework. 
• Conduct Research into different Risk ideas/topics of interest. 
• Reporting and attendance at risk committees 

Minimum requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics ( Analytical/Quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, and Engineering or Sciences would be a strong advantage) 
• Willingness to take responsibility for strategic initiatives and the ability to think analytically 
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to be credible when presenting to the Investment Committee and other significant internal and external constituencies 
• 2 – 3 years of investment risk management or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience 

Preferred Qualifications  

• Analytical/Quantitative Degree 
• Professional Risk Manager certification (PRM or FRM), or working (or desire to work) towards these certifications 

Behavioural Competencies

• Business Insight – applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals 
• Organisational Savvy – Manoeuvring comfortably through complex policy, process and people-related organizational dynamics 
• Manages Complexity – making sense of complex, high quantity and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems 
• Plans and Aligns – planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals 

Knowledge and Skills

• Compliance and Risk Management monitoring
• Compliance and Risk Management reporting and corrective action
• Building partnerships
• Compliance queries and advice
• Coaching and training

Personal Attributes

• Business insight - Contributing independently
• Decision quality - Contributing independently
• Persuades - Contributing independently
• Optimises work processes - Contributing independently

Core Competencies

• Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently
• Customer focus - Contributing independently
• Drives results - Contributing independently
• Collaborates - Contributing independently
• Being resilient - Contributing independently