Job Description
To monitor and manage the risk in relevant area for the Markets Division by identifying, quantifying, analysing and troubleshooting market risk issues on a daily basis.
Responsibilities
Demonstrate cost consciousness and awareness of personal contribution to costs and productivity.
Identify and escalate potential risks that may lead to increased costs.
Prevent wastage and identify process improvements to contain and reduce costs.
Establish relationships with relevant individuals and departments to deliver on work expectations.
Adhere to relevant service level agreements to build trust in the relationship.
Adhere to organisational values and service standards and interact with customers accordingly.
Ensure first time resolution of customer queries or complaints and take ownership of any requirements and follow up on queries handed over to other parties or areas to ensure delivery on agreed timelines and Service Level Agreements.
Meet set turnaround times while ensuring own availability, reliability and accuracy.
Propose improvements on internal processes that impact service levels and customer satisfaction within area of accountability.
Ensure own product knowledge and guidance provided is technically accurate and collects feedback to help improve customer service.
Execute own work in accordance with the organisational values and code of ethics.
Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards and escalate problems for investigation and resolution.
Identify and escalate risk as a normal part of work.
Provide timeous reports on operations, performance and audit findings.
Report on transactional activity progression within set guidelines to provide timely information for decision making in area of accountability.
Investigate new ways to optimise processes.
Flag opportunities to migrate to platform and support the use of technology in process and system improvements.
Draw on knowledge and experience to identify and develop solutions that lead to improved service delivery and quality.
Contribute to teamwork and inclusivity by working together to achieve team goals.
Value individual contributions and respect diversity in the team.
Share information and knowledge that benefits the team.
Seek out regular performance feedback and put actions in place to improve and enhance performance.
Create own personal development plan and review plan with team leader or manager.
Understand which competencies and skills are required to be mastered to ensure personal development and performance.
Keep abreast of learning opportunities, changing products and trends.
Qualifications
Type of Qualification: Post Graduate Degree
Field of Study: Mathematical Science, Mathematics of Finance, Actuarial Science, Financial Risk Management, Mathematical Statistics, Quantitative Finance or Risk Management, and Econometrics
Advantageous: FRM, PRM, CQF or CFA
2-3 years' experience and exposure to Market Risk, Global Markets or related Financial Risk functions would be beneficial.
Good understanding of Market Risk as a control function including proficiency in market risk identification, measurement, analysis and reporting.
Knowledge of Global Markets products, their valuations and the use of associated risk sensitivity measurements to inform risk-based decisions.
Intermediate coding, modelling and report building skills would be beneficial. Exposure to Market Risk regulations, including FRTB, would be advantageous.
Application Information
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All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group's Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.
Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below: 07/11/24
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