Financial Risk Manager

SUMMARY:
Financial Risk Manager

POSITION INFO:

Key responsibilities
Managing client financial risk management activities
Risk monitoring and reporting (internal and external to clients)
Development, maintenance and improvement of risk reports
Maintenance of market rates environment
Monitor and understand financial markets for opportunities/threats that affect client portfolios
Valuation of derivatives
Pricing and execution of hedging strategies (commodities, FX, interest rates) in accordance with client policies and procedures
Assist Front Office team with derivative pricing
Assist Back Office area with queries on transactions
Market research and producing market update reports (commodities FX and interest rates) for client meetings

Key Skills
Knowledge of the price/market risk management process, risk measurement and reporting
Working knowledge of the corporate treasury environment and the process flow between front, middle and back office
Working understanding of macro-economics and business environment
Business acumen
Knowledge of programming languages (e.g. VBA, etc.)
Mathematical abilities
Good numeric and financial mathematics skills
Derivative pricing knowledge
Thoroughness and accuracy
Report writing/composition

Working Hours
Expected to work average 8 hours working day, but dependent on client’s / business’ needs
Should be willing to work odd hours (early mornings and late evenings) when required by clients in time zones other than CAT
Should be willing to work on special projects where large volumes of work are handled in short periods of time, including weekends. These occur rarely <3 times per annum.
Should be willing to put in extra time/effort to assist other team members during busy periods
Interpersonal skills
Team player
Communicate with confidence and authority when interacting with clients, which would usually be senior people in companies (e.g. Treasurer, Financial Manager, FD / MD)
Calm under pressure

General
Subscribe to highest ethical and professional standards
Committed
Curious
Innovative
Willing and keen to learn
Enjoy working with numbers
Should have own reliable means of transport
Reliable internet access for remote working

Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Honours Degree in Finance/Commerce and/or CFA, FRM
Financial Risk Management experience
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication skills

Salary - R500 000pa CTC 

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