Market Risk Trainee at KPMG South Africa

Description of the role and purpose of the job:

• We are looking for a motivated, committed person who is eager to work in a dynamic team environment and who can provide added value for our clients. You will support our diverse financial services clients in transforming and future-proofing their Risk.

Key responsibilities

• Ability to work within a project team and take responsibility for the delivery of quality project deliverables.
• Support the development of Risk Technology solution using Python, VBA/Excel or Python.
• Support Advisory and Audit engagements and review regulatory requirements (Basel/BCBS, IRRBB, FRTB, SA-CCR)
• Check compliance in the areas of risk management, risk reporting and capital adequacy

Skills and attributes required for the role:

•       Candidate must have a good understanding of quantitative methods and their application in the Financial Risk Management space
•        Deep analytical skills, coupled with an open and curious mind, problem solving
•        Advanced knowledge of programming or database languages like Python, R,
•        VBA, SQL (or other) as well as excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
•        Ability and willingness to write detailed report on communicate technical topics in simple terms

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• BSc or Hons in Computer Science, Engineering or IT
• Knowledge in Finance / Banking / Financial Products highly preferred

Qualifications

Minimum requirements to apply for the role (including qualifications and experience):

• BSc or Hons in Computer Science, Engineering or IT
• Knowledge in Finance / Banking / Financial Products highly preferred