Officer, Market Risk

Job Description

The Officer, Market and Credit Risk Unit ensures that investment risks affecting the funds under management and Company portfolio are properly identified, assessed and reported. The officer will support the Head Market and Credit Risk to ensure that the organisation accomplishes its objectives through continuous improvement in risk identification, assessment, managing, monitoring and reporting. He/she is expected to promptly identify and report risk matrices that are relevant to monitoring the level of risk taken within the portfolios and compare those risks to the pre-defined Risk tolerance threshold of the Company.

Qualifications

First Degree Field of Study – Economics, Finance, Accounting

Minimum of First degree or its equivalent in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or any other related field. Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) will be an added advantage. Minimum 3 years post qualification experience with at least 2 years spent in the Financial Sector. Displayed ability at managing Investment Risk and understanding of Investment Processes. A good understanding of investment processes is important as well as investment products and their characteristics.
 

Additional Information

Behavioural Competencies

Upholding Standards Developing Strategies Providing Insights Following Procedures Establishing Rapport

Technical Competencies

Risk Analysis – Risk Measurement Risk Strategy – Risk Response Strategy Risk Management – Risk Management Risk Management - Compliance Risk Management - Economic Capital management

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