Market Risk Manager (Insurance, FMIs and Cross-Sectoral)

Network Recruitment

  • Pretoria, Gauteng
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
A leading financial regulatory body is searching for a rket Risk Manager to head a team of experts overseeing insurance, financial market infrastructures (FMIs), and cross-sectoral financial institutions. This is a unique chance to influence policy, drive supervisory excellence, and safeguard financial stability in a rapidly evolving market environment.Key Focus Areas:
  • Provide leadership and strategic oversight for market and counterparty credit risk supervision across multiple financial sectors.
  • Design, enhance, and implement regulatory frameworks, supervision methodologies, and risk models tailored to sector needs.
  • Collaborate closely with internal supervision teams, policy units, and external stakeholders to address complex market challenges.
  • Contribute to cross-sectoral projects such as margin requirements, derivatives oversight, and investment risk evaluation.
  • Mentor, inspire, and develop a team of high-performing Market Risk Specialists.
Your Background Should Include:
  • Postgraduate qualification (NQF Level 8 or higher) in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Insurance, or a related field.
  • 8–10 years’ experience within financial services or regulation, specialising in market risk, investment risk, or counterparty credit risk.
  • Minimum 2 years’ proven leadership or technical team management experience.
  • Strong technical knowledge of insurance and FMI regulations, derivatives, risk modelling, and supervisory frameworks (SAM, IOSCO, IAIS, FMA).
  • Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Desirable Extras:
  • Professional designations such as FRM, CFA, CQF, or MBA.
  • Hands-on experience with model validation, market risk analytics, and quantitative supervisory tools.
  • A track record of regulatory innovation and stakeholder relationship management in complex environments.
This isn’t just another leadership role — it’s an opportunity to shape the resilience and innovation of South Africa’s financial ecosystem.If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly toFor more finance jobs, please visit />
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