ALM Portfolio Analyst | Sanlam

Sanlam Careers – ALM Portfolio Analyst

As an ALM Portfolio Analyst, your primary responsibility will be to assist with Asset Liability Management within Sanlam Financial Markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing financial risk, including market and liquidity risk.
• Developing and executing hedging strategies.
• Ensuring a fit-for-purpose control environment related to the execution of financial instruments and risk management.
• Facilitating balance sheet optimization transactions.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc (Hons), BBusSc(Actuarial Science)
• Masters in Financial Maths, Financial Engineering, or similar

Experience and Knowledge:

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a Quantitative Analytics (or related) role, focusing on designing trading and risk management tools across different asset classes.
• Proficiency in derivative pricing, modeling, and risk measurement.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Pricing, analysis, and modeling.
• Market and liquidity risk analysis and management.
• Understanding of theoretical stochastic models and various numerical methods for developing pricing models.
• Actuarial problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of financial markets.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Personal Attributes:

• Business insight
• Ability to manage complexity
• Financial acumen
• Balancing stakeholders

Core Competencies:

• Cultivates Innovation
• Client Focus
• Drives Results
• Collaborates
• Flexibility and Adaptability

Build a Successful Career with Us:

We are committed to helping our employees realize their potential and achieve their career aspirations. Through our various business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, MiWay, and the Group Office – we offer numerous opportunities for growth and development.

Turnaround Time:

The shortlisting process will begin after the application due date. The duration of this process will depend on your progress and the availability of managers.

Our Commitment to Transformation:

We are dedicated to achieving transformation and fostering diversity in the workplace. Our Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered during the selection process to ensure a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.