Investec is a distinctive Specialist Bank serving clients principally in the UK and South Africa. Our culture gives us our edge: we work hard to find colleagues who'll think out of the ordinary and we put them in environments where they'll flourish. We combine a flat structure with a focus on internal mobility. If you can bring an entrepreneurial spirit and a desire to learn and collaborate to your work, this could be the boost your career deserves.
As a Junior Risk Analyst you will be the liaison between the Risk team and Treasury Risk Solutions (TRS), Equities, Treasury, Compliance and Operations teams. The Role requires proactive engagement between the Teams and a collaborative approach to problem identification and resolution.
What will you be doing?
1. Develop a deep understanding of operational risk within Investec Europe Limited (IEL) and an awareness of market, liquidity and credit risk drivers, and the interaction of these risks within IEL.
2. Operational Risk:
1. Capturing and reviewing Operational Risk events and losses, including root cause analysis, follow up and resolution.
2. Documenting actions arising from Operational Risk events and/or Risk & Control Self Assessments with subsequent follow up and monitoring to ensure completion in agreed timelines.
3. Develop an understanding of IEL's risk register and assist with the facilitation, oversight and challenge of the Risk & Control Self-Assessment process.
4. Assist with the Identification and quantification of material risks and scenarios for each business unit, in order to determine Operational Risk Pillar II capital requirements as part of the firms ICAAP.
3. Risk management:
1. Work closely with other risk management personnel to identify, measure, and manage credit, market and liquidity risks.
2. Production of daily, and other regular Risk reports for the business, including analysis and commentary on movements in risk exposure.
3. Develop an understanding of risk management methodologies and their application to credit risk to assess potential impact of market price movements on credit exposures and assist with development of appropriate risk management risk assessment and reporting techniques.
What are we looking for in you?
1. In depth experience in an Operations / or Operational Risk Role.
2. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
3. Attention to detail.
4. Inquisitive mindset.
5. Ability to multitask.
6. Good administrative skills.
7. Show initiative/self-starter.
8. Ability to meet deadlines.
9. Financial analysis and understanding of credit risk.
10. Interest in FX, Interest Rate and Commodity markets and products.
11. Excellent organisational & time management skills.
12. Good numerical accuracy.
Please note that this is a full-time opportunity and we have a hybrid working model of 4 days in the office.
If this is the role for you, click apply today and the team will be in touch soon.
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Research shows that some candidates can be reluctant to apply to a role unless they meet all the criteria. We pride ourselves on our entrepreneurial spirit here and welcome you to do the same - if the role excites you, please don't let our person specification hold you back. Get in touch!
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