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Risk Analyst

Company:
executiveplacements.com
Location:
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Pay:
Market related
Posted:
October 31, 2025
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Description:

Are you ready to take ownership of risk in a fast-paced, client-centric financial environment? This is your opportunity to play a key role in shaping and strengthening risk culture within a leading wealth team.

Who we are:

We're a forward-thinking financial services group known for empowering advisors and delivering impactful wealth solutions. Here, risk isn't just a compliance checkbox-it's integral to how we build sustainable growth.

What the role is about:

You'll oversee and drive the risk function across distribution wealth, ensuring operational incidents are handled with precision, while evolving risk analysis, dashboards, and frameworks that support better decisions and stronger compliance.

What you'll be doing:

Lead risk analysis across operational and financial areas, identifying trends and red flags

Compile and deliver actionable risk reports to senior stakeholders

Oversee incident documentation and response processes

Enhance internal risk dashboards and reporting tools

Promote a risk-aware culture through process improvement and engagement

Track tolerance levels, escalating risks and recommending mitigation plans

Supervise direct reports, fostering growth and accountability

What we're looking for:

4+ years' experience in risk, investment, IT systems, or securities within financial services

Postgraduate qualification in accounting, actuarial science, data/statistics, or engineering

Strong analytical thinking, with a proactive, detail-driven mindset

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Programming skills and regulatory knowledge (e.g., FAIS) a plus

Designations like CFP, CFA, or risk certifications are advantageous

What's in it for you:

Be part of a respected brand with growth-focused leadership

Work in a dynamic environment where risk is integral, not isolated

Hybrid potential with a Tygervalley office base

Opportunity to lead, innovate, and shape the risk function

Ready to make an impact?

If you don't hear back from us within 2 weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful. But stay in touch - follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities.

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