117 Associate Risk jobs in South Africa

Credit Risk Senior Associate, Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa

The opportunity

We are looking to expand our Quantitative Advisory Services (QAS) team by recruiting suitably qualified and experienced individuals. QAS focusses on providing credit risk, market risk and data science solutions to banking, insurance and other corporate clients. Our services cover statutory, regulatory and other quantitative areas from both a consulting and an assurance perspective.

Your key technical responsibilities

The successful applicant will work within a team which offers our clients advice and hands on assistance with issues such as:

• The de sign, review and validation of credit risk models (PD, LGD, EAD and ECL) under IFRS 9
• The design, review and validation of Basel IRB models
• Credit impairment assessment and due diligence reviews
• Creation of data visualisations, generating in-depth insights
• Design and review of credit risk pricing models
• Design and review of economic capital models

Your client and business responsibilities

• Participate in client engagements
• Assist with the build and delivery of client solutions, based on knowledge of clients’ agendas
• Develop informed views for clients on the implications of current and anticipated industry issues
• Assist with new business sales through proactively managing accounts, identifying new client opportunities and playing a role in developing and driving sales campaigns
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop your own personal skills

To qualify for therole,you must have:

• Qualifications: Relevant Honours or Masters (MCom / MSc /MPhil) level degree
• Professional qualification (CFA / FRM / PRM / FIA / FASSA) a plus
• A minimum of 3 – 4 years relevant working experience
• Proficiency in SAS, R or Python

What working at EY offers

As one of our valued employees in EY, you get to work on inspiring, meaningful and challenging projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. At EY we value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. In addition to these, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that encourages high quality and knowledge exchange. Furthermore, we offer excellent working conditions, in a stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable environment. We offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, strategy and transaction services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

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Credit Risk Senior Associate, Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa

The opportunity

We are looking to expand our Quantitative Advisory Services (QAS) team by recruiting suitably qualified and experienced individuals. QAS focusses on providing credit risk, market risk and data science solutions to banking, insurance and other corporate clients. Our services cover statutory, regulatory and other quantitative areas from both a consulting and an assurance perspective.

Your key technical responsibilities

The successful applicant will work within a team which offers our clients advice and hands on assistance with issues such as:

• The de sign, review and validation of credit risk models (PD, LGD, EAD and ECL) under IFRS 9
• The design, review and validation of Basel IRB models
• Credit impairment assessment and due diligence reviews
• Creation of data visualisations, generating in-depth insights
• Design and review of credit risk pricing models
• Design and review of economic capital models

Your client and business responsibilities

• Participate in client engagements
• Assist with the build and delivery of client solutions, based on knowledge of clients’ agendas
• Develop informed views for clients on the implications of current and anticipated industry issues
• Assist with new business sales through proactively managing accounts, identifying new client opportunities and playing a role in developing and driving sales campaigns
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop your own personal skills

To qualify for therole,you must have:

• Qualifications: Relevant Honours or Masters (MCom / MSc /MPhil) level degree
• A minimum of 3 – 4 years relevant working experience
• Proficiency in SAS, R or Python

What working at EY offers

As one of our valued employees in EY, you get to work on inspiring, meaningful and challenging projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. At EY we value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. In addition to these, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that encourages high quality and knowledge exchange. Furthermore, we offer excellent working conditions, in a stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable environment. We offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, strategy and transaction services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

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EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

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Credit Risk Senior Associate, Johannesburg or Cape Town, South Africa

The opportunity

We are looking to expand our Quantitative Advisory Services (QAS) team by recruiting suitably qualified and experienced individuals. QAS focusses on providing credit risk, market risk and data science solutions to banking, insurance and other corporate clients. Our services cover statutory, regulatory and other quantitative areas from both a consulting and an assurance perspective.

Your key technical responsibilities

The successful applicant will work within a team which offers our clients advice and hands on assistance with issues such as:

• The de sign, review and validation of credit risk models (PD, LGD, EAD and ECL) under IFRS 9
• The design, review and validation of Basel IRB models
• Credit impairment assessment and due diligence reviews
• Creation of data visualisations, generating in-depth insights
• Design and review of credit risk pricing models
• Design and review of economic capital models

Your client and business responsibilities

• Participate in client engagements
• Assist with the build and delivery of client solutions, based on knowledge of clients’ agendas
• Develop informed views for clients on the implications of current and anticipated industry issues
• Assist with new business sales through proactively managing accounts, identifying new client opportunities and playing a role in developing and driving sales campaigns
• Maintain an educational program to continually develop your own personal skills

To qualify for therole,you must have:

• Qualifications: Relevant Honours or Masters (MCom / MSc /MPhil) level degree
• A minimum of 3 – 4 years relevant working experience
• Proficiency in SAS, R or Python

What working at EY offers

As one of our valued employees in EY, you get to work on inspiring, meaningful and challenging projects. Our focus is education and coaching alongside practical experience to ensure your personal development. At EY we value our employees and you will be able to control your own development with an individual progression plan. You will quickly grow into a responsible role with challenging and stimulating assignments. In addition to these, you will be part of an interdisciplinary environment that encourages high quality and knowledge exchange. Furthermore, we offer excellent working conditions, in a stimulating, inclusive and enjoyable environment. We offer:

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, consulting, strategy and transaction services, we hire and develop the most passionate people in their field to help build a better working world. This starts with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. So that whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. Apply now.

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

EY refers to the global organization, and may refer to one or more, of the member firms of Ernst & Young Global Limited, each of which is a separate legal entity. Ernst & Young Global Limited, a UK company limited by guarantee, does not provide services to clients.

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Santam is looking for a passionate and energetic individual for a position as Technical Support: Geographical Information Systems & Risk Analysis who will be based in Tygervalley, Bellville. This exciting opportunity is available within Santam Group Underwriting.

This role will provide support to the technical specialist in the Risk Management Team, positioned in the Underwriting Risk Management department. This will include:

• Assist with the management of certain project deliverables (e.g. geocoding, thatch accumulation, etc.).
• Assist with the management of ESRI’s cloud solution, ArcGIS Online.
• Data management: collection, cleaning, analysing, and visualisation of non-spatial/spatial data.
• Daily duties on the FloodQueries (flood) mailbox and the MyLocation (geocoding) mailbox.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Assist with the management and execution of the project deliverables.
• Underwriting Viewer support: Provide administrative and data management support to the ArcGIS Online Viewer application.
• Data collection, cleaning, and analysis: Perform daily GIS tasks relating to data collection, cleaning and analysis for both spatial and non-spatial data.
• Geocoding of Santam policy data: Perform the cleaning of address data, followed by geocoding and reverse geocoding.
• GIS analysis.
• Report writing (presenting research or analysis results).
• LITool updates on the Viewers and PolicyCenter (PC).
• Application development, support, and updates.
• ArcGIS Online management and support.
• Conduct training sessions (e.g. geocoding, viewers overview).
• FloodQueries mailbox management: Be responsible for e-mail queries relating to flood reviews one day per week.
• MyLocation mailbox management: Be responsible for e-mail queries relating to geocoding enquiries one day per week.

• BSc/Bachelor’s degree in Geomatics/Geoinformatics or relevant specialist degree.
• 10 - 15 years’ experience as a GIS Technologist/Professional.

• Basic knowledge of disaster risk (floods, fire, etc.).
• Must be proficient in the ESRI software suite (e.g., ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online).
• GIS data capture, data preparation and analytics.
• Python scripting skills for customisation and automation will be a benefit.
• Geocoding capabilities.
• Spatial analytics.
• Coordinate Systems and Map Projections.
• Research and report writing.
• Advance knowledge in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Good communication, presentation, and networking skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Teamwork.
• Analytical thinking.
• Problem solving.
• Time management.
• Client focus.
• Flexibility and adaptability.
• Drives results.
• Cultivates innovation.
• Plans and aligns.
• Balances stakeholders.

The Enterprise Risk Associate will play a vital role in a dynamic and pioneering international business, supporting the Legal, Compliance, and Governance team as well as the wider Business Operations team. Responsibilities will include regulatory reporting, third-party management, maintenance of the risk register, and conducting necessary anti-money laundering checks.

The role of the Enterprise Risk Associate requires a confident, self-motivated individual who can work autonomously, collaborate effectively with global team members, and ensure successful contributions and fulfilment of responsibilities.

Key qualifications and experience required for the Enterprise Risk Associate:

• Fully Qualified Accountant (i.e., CA(SA), CIMA, ACCA)
• Min. of 3 years' experience working in a finance team or internal audit team
• Background in Banking or Asset Management is highly preferred
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages

Key duties of the Enterprise Risk Associate:

• Third-party management and procedures:
• Oversee Third-Party/Vendor Management process and act as SME for relationship owners
• Ensure centralised tracking of all vendors and compliance with policies and procedures
• Support implementation of group-wide third-party risk management system
• Prepare firm-wide quarterly risk monitoring reports and review fund-level risk reports
• Maintain risk register, update it with new risks and document mitigation plans
• Assist in onboarding relevant departments to the group-wide risk management system
• Track all risk activities in accordance with group policies
• Regulatory reporting activities as required by the U.K. Financial Conduct Authority (full training provided)
• Assist Compliance team with anti-money laundering data and checks
• Support ad hoc projects across the Business Operations team as needed

Key personal skills:

• Integrates well into a team, develops relationships with others even in a remote environment, and communicates excellently both in written and oral forms
• Demonstrates a "can-do" attitude, takes ownership and accountability for tasks
• Quick learner who works independently with appropriate oversight, possesses strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail

If you are a dynamic Enterprise Risk Associate with a "go-getter" mindset , eager to join a thriving business and make this role your own, we encourage you to get in touch for a discussion about this position.