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

Network Recruitment

  • Pretoria, Gauteng
  • R12,000-15,000 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 21 days ago
Job Summary 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 to .For more finance jobs, please visit www.networkrecruitment.co.za.If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful.Your profile will be kept on our database for any other suitable roles / positions.For more information please contact:
Zahrah Gani
012 348 4940Specialist Recruitment Consultant: Actuarial and AnalyticalNetwork FinanceRecruiter

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