About usSanlam Financial Markets ("SFM") is the business unit in Sanlam Group that is responsible for managing shareholder credit, market, and liquidity risks, developing balance-sheet enabled products, and developing solutions to optimize Sanlam's balance sheet(s) to generate shareholder value. SFM works closely with the Balance Sheet Management function of Sanlam to assist the Balance Sheet Management Function in its pursuit of optimising returns on the Sanlam balance sheet.Purpose of the roleDrive the delivery of value as part of the asset-liability management capability within SFM. Collaborate across teams and capabilities to optimise risk-adjusted returns for shareholders.Key ResponsibilitiesMember of the proprietary portfolio management team, responsible for managing the financial market risks associated with shareholder-backed products and solutions.Develop and drive the implementation of alternative hedging strategies.Contribute to ensure a fit-for-purpose control environment relating to the execution of financial instruments and risk management.Contribute to the development of a team of financial markets professionals.Manage relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.Assist in the development and implementation of balance sheet optimisation transactions.Role experience5+ years' experience in South African insurance and financial markets across various asset classes including fixed income, equity and currency derivatives markets.Asset-liability management including market and liquidity risk management.Structuring financial products and instruments.Balance sheet optimisation.Derivative pricing, modelling and risk management.Managing portfolios of financial instruments, including derivatives.Knowledge of trading systems.Trading derivatives and other financial instruments.Role Experience ContinuesSouth African and global financial markets.Quantitative analytics and derivative pricing models.South African financial products landscape.Market and liquidity risk management.Asset-liability management.Actuarial valuations and financial reporting of the life insurance business.Derivative structuring and balance sheet optimisation considerations.Trading financial instruments.QualificationsPost Graduate or Professional Qualification in Finance, Financial Mathematics, Mathematics or similar.Technical CompetenciesCollaborating across functions.Communicating complex financial concepts effectively.Leadership.Stakeholder management.Adapting and responding to change.Complex problem solving.Tactical and strategic thinking.Core CompetenciesCultivates Innovation – Creating new and better ways for the organisation to be successful.Client focus – building strong client relationships and delivering client centric solutions.Drives results – consistently seizing opportunities and achieving results even under tough circumstances.Collaborates – building partnerships and working collaboratively and inclusively with others to meet shared objectives.Being Resilient – rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations.Behavioral CompetenciesBusiness Insight – applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organizations goals.Action Orientated – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy and enthusiasm.Manages Ambiguity – Operating effectively even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.Communicates Effectively – developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Plans and Aligns – Planning and Prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goals.Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.Build a successful career with usThe Sanlam Group is committed to transformation and embracing diversity and our employment equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse workplace with employment equity as a key goal to create an inclusive workforce, representative of the demographics of our society as well as people with disabilities.
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