Risk and Performance Analyst

2 weeks ago

Pinelands, Northern Territory, Australia Old Mutual Limited Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Let's Write Africa's Story Together

Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

naAs a Risk and Performance Analyst, you will support the delivery of investment risk and performance insights across OMIG's fund range. You'll assist in preparing high-quality risk and performance reports, enhance monitoring and analytics, and provide feedback that helps guide investment decisions.

This position is ideal for a numerically minded, analytical professional with a passion for financial markets and the drive to improve systems and processes in a dynamic investment environment.

What You'll Be Trusted With

  • Assisting with monthly monitoring, analysis, and reporting of fund and benchmark risk and performance.
  • Supporting GIPS preparation and composite reporting processes.
  • Enhancing and automating investment risk and performance processes and reporting.
  • Delivering investment risk and performance insights across institutional, life, and retail clients.
  • Producing risk and attribution reports for portfolio managers on a daily and monthly basis.
  • Engaging with portfolio managers, the CIO, and senior leaders on risk and performance matters.
  • Identifying, analysing, and monitoring sources of risk and recommending mitigation strategies.
  • Supporting investment committees through analysis and participation.
  • Contributing to the ongoing improvement of OMIG's Performance and Risk Management Framework.
  • Participating in ad hoc risk-return queries, ex-post analyses, and varied project work.

Who You Are

You are an analytical thinker who thrives in fast-paced, collaborative environments and is motivated to deepen your expertise in investment risk and performance. You bring:

  • A degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, Actuarial Science, Finance, Quantitative Finance, or Economics.
  • 1–3 years' experience as a Risk and/or Performance Analyst.
  • A strong understanding of financial instruments and markets.
  • A demonstrated passion for financial markets and quantitative analysis.
  • Programming or coding knowledge in R, Python, C++, C#, Java, and Excel VBA, with proficiency in PowerBI.

The Strengths You'll Bring

  • Strong communication skills (written and verbal) with problem-solving ability.
  • Analytical and detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to accuracy.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team to break down complex problems.
  • Deadline-driven with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
  • Proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn and contribute to evolving business needs.

Let's Succeed Together

At OMIG, how you work matters as much as what you do. We value openness, accountability, and innovation – because that's how we shape a bold future and wow our clients.

If you're ready to use your skills in quantitative analysis and performance insights to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Skills

Competencies

Business InsightCollaboratesCommunicates EffectivelyDecision QualityEnsures AccountabilityFinancial AcumenInstills TrustManages Complexity

Education

Closing Date

09 October 2025 , 23:59

The appointment will be made from the designated group in line with the Employment Equity Plan of Old Mutual South Africa and the specific business unit in question.

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