Junior Risk Analyst – VKB Risk Management, Head Office Reitz at VKB Group

Role Purpose

• We are seeking a Junior Risk Analyst who is passionate about understanding how financial and operational performance translate into meaningful risk insights and strategic decision-making.
• The Junior Risk Analyst will support the analysis and interpretation of financial and operational data within a risk context, contributing to structured risk insights and scenario thinking that informs management decisions. 
• This role bridges the gap between business performance and strategic risk insight, helping translate data into meaningful perspectives for decision-making. 
• This role offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of Risk, Finance, and Strategy, contributing to forward-looking thinking and enterprise-wide risk perspectives.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Analysis & Insight Development

• Analyse operational and financial data to identify key risk drivers and trends
• Support the development of risk insights for management discussions
• Translate business performance into structured risk perspectives
• Link financial and operational information to enterprise risk considerations 

Scenario Thinking & Strategic Support

• Assist in developing scenario analyses (market, macroeconomic, climate, operational)
• Assess potential impacts of scenarios on business performance and risk exposure
• Contribute to forward-looking risk and uncertainty analysis
• Support strategic risk discussions and governance inputs 

Risk Management Support

• Assist with risk identification, assessment, and reporting processes
• Contribute to reports for management, Risk Committee, and Board
• Support consolidation of enterprise risk information
• Assist with broader Risk Management activities 

Minimum Requirements

Relevant qualification in: 

• BCom (Finance / Economics / Risk Management)
• CIMA (completed or in progress)or related field
• Minimum 2 years’ relevant experience
• Strong demonstrated interest in financial analysis and business performance
• Basic understanding of risk management principles (advantageous)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and numerical reasoning skills
• Ability to interpret data and translate it into actionable insights
• Curiosity about business drivers and their impact on risk
• Structured thinking and strong attention to detail
• Clear communication and presentation skills
• Ability to collaborate across Risk, Finance, and Business teams

Ideal Profile

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a strong interest in numbers and business performance
• Wants exposure to enterprise-level risk management
• Is comfortable working with uncertainty and forward-thinking analysis
• Can bridge the gap between financial data and strategic risk insight

Closing Date 08 July 2026