Investment Risk Analyst

Date: 13 May 2026

Location:

Tygervalley, Western Cape, ZA

Company: Sanlam Group

Who we are?

Sanlam Investments
The Sanlam Investments is uniquely equipped and positioned to deliver on its purpose of empowering generations to be financially confident, secure and prosperous. Through our vast in-house expertise and strategic partner networks, we can access all asset classes across the globe, private and public to develop investment solutions that are in our clients’ best interests and have a positive impact on society. Backed by the Sanlam Group’s balance sheet, Sanlam Investments has a true competitive advantage in its ability to invest alongside clients, particularly in private markets where impact investing drives the agenda.

Sanlam Investments is one of the largest, most diversified financial services and investment firms in Southern Africa with assets under management and administration of more than R2 trillion. It is a B-BBEE level 1 contributor and one of the largest black-empowered asset managers on the African continent.

What will you do?

Ensuring all day-to-day tasks are completed within agreed timeframes and SLAs.
Take responsibility for the daily upload, maintenance and monitoring of Risk data from risk providers.
Be a backup point of contact for the Head of Investment Risk with the regulator pertaining to regulatory changes affecting risk management.
Liaison with industry bodies such as ASISA on technical matters were appropriate.
Liaise with both the local compliance and risk management teams for the escalation issues to the regulator where appropriate.
Monitor risk parameters and statistics to looking at manager deviation from investment objections and changes in manager behaviour. Providing recommendation and analysis to the Head of Investment Risk.
Assist in the setup, maintenance and review of the overall Investment Risk Frameworks and Toolkits.
Conduct Research into different Risk ideas/topics of interest.
Reporting and attendance at risk committees.

What will make you successful in this role?

A bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics (Analytical/Quantitative discipline such as Mathematics, Statistics, and Engineering or Sciences would be a strong advantage).
Willingness to take responsibility for strategic initiatives and the ability to think analytically.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to be credible when presenting to the Investment Committee and other significant internal and external constituencies.
5+ years of investment risk management or related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Analytical/Quantitative Degree.
Professional Risk Manager certification (PRM or FRM or CFA) or working (or desire to work) towards these certifications.
At least Level 1 FRM cleared would be highly advantageous.

Skills and Experience Required

Knowledge of Investment Risk Frameworks for Hedge funds and relevant regulations e.g. BN52, BN90.
Understanding of Financial markets.
Strong analytical ability to work within the risk framework.
Deep understanding of the technical and operational requirements.
Focused on delivering against business goals to create value.
Understanding of the regulatory environment.
Multi asset exposure.
Ability to design and build tools using Power BI, SQL etc. or a combination to address business needs.

Qualification and Experience

Degree or Diploma with 5 to 8 years related experience

Knowledge and Skills

Compliance and Risk Management monitoring

Compliance and Risk Management reporting and corrective action

Compliance queries and advice

Coaching and training

Building partnerships

Personal Attributes

Business insight - Contributing through others

Decision quality - Contributing through others

Persuades - Contributing through others

Optimises work processes - Contributing through others

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Cultivates innovation - Contributing through others

Customer focus - Contributing through others

Drives results - Contributing through others

Collaborates - Contributing through others

Being resilient - Contributing through others

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensure a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.