Investment Risk Specialist within a leading asset management environment. This role focuses on investment risk analysis, quantitative research, and supporting portfolio management teams through data-driven insights and risk reporting.
Requirements include (but are not limited to):
• Relevant postgraduate qualification (Masters preferred) in Statistics, Applied Mathematics, Investment Risk, Finance, or related field
• Proficiency in R (preferred), Python, MATLAB or VBA, with experience in Bloomberg, IRESS/Inet, Refinitiv, or similar risk systems
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in investment risk, quantitative analysis, or related roles within asset management
• Develop and analyse risk reports, conduct quantitative research, and interpret investment risk data for stakeholders and portfolio managers
• Support investment decision-making through risk insights, collaboration with global teams, and ongoing research into best practices.
If you are interested in this opportunity and meet the requirements, please email your updated CV to finance.careers@attainpeople.co.za, or give our team a call on 011 900 4322.
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Correspondence will only be conducted with short listed candidates. Should you not hear from us within 4 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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