Stress Testing Analyst (SP8) - Financial Risk & Analytics

Listing reference: capgh_000393
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 14 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Other Sectors & Industries
Job category: Credit Analysis and Risk Management
Location: Windhoek
Contract: Permanent
EE position: No
Introduction
This role is responsible for leading the design, development, execution, and automation of a comprehensive stress testing framework across credit risk, liquidity risk, market risk, and integrated risk scenarios. The incumbent will ensure the Bank complies with BoN’s quarterly requirements while also contributing to strategic scenario analysis for risk committees and planning.
Job description

Detailed Description

Measurement

1.1

Ensure compliance, strengthen forward-looking strategies, and provide risk analytics and support enterprise decision-making by implementing Regulatory Stress Testing (quarterly to BoN and monthly internally), Credit Risk Stress Testing (monthly), Liquidity Risk Stress Testing (monthly), Market Risk Stress Testing (monthly), and Integrated Stress Testing (semi-annually).

l  Regulatory compliance.

l  Internal decision support.

1.2

Build and run stress-test models and develop required quantitative models. Manage data and design scenarios (interest rates, exchange rates, GDP).

l  Accuracy and reliability methods.

l  Methodological soundness.

1.3

Analyze portfolio vulnerabilities based on identified stress events that could adversely impact the bank’s performance.

l  Equity and debt markets, etc.

1.4

Propose risk mitigation actions to the Head by developing strategies to mitigate potential financial distress and improve the Group’s resilience against identified stress situations.

l  Enhanced risk mitigation.

 

1.           

Cross-functional Collaboration

(Weight:    %)

Detailed Description

Measurement

2.1

Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure integrated stress testing that supports ICAAP, ILAAP, ALCO, capital planning, and early warning frameworks.

l  Compliance with regulatory requirements.

2.2

Foster partnerships with risk management product owners, finance, treasury, and technology product owners to integrate stress-testing insights into strategic decision-making processes.

 

2.3

Have regular discussions with the PRO to ensure the modeling is on track and sufficient for their needs.

 

 

 

2.           

Regulatory and Management Reporting

(Weight:    %)

Detailed Description

Measurement

3.1

Ensure and contribute to all relevant reporting (templates, creating reports) that contain the necessary information for the report/data needs. Assist the Head and quantitative analysts as required.

Accuracy, reliability, timeliness. 

3.2

Create ad hoc reports and conduct ad hoc data extractions as needed in a timely and professional manner.

 

 

3.           

Model Calibration and Enhancement

(Weight:    %)

Detailed Description

Measurement

4.1

Continuously assess and enhance stress testing processes, tools, and methodologies; construct scenarios, produce relevant frameworks, and translate various outputs into the balance sheet and income statement of the Bank.

l  Increase efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness.

4.2

Identify weaknesses in Group and subsidiary systems, as well as the causes of the identified weaknesses.

 

 

4.           

General / Administration. 

(Weight:    %)

Detailed Description

Measurement

5.1

Respond to queries such as workflow automation, credit department reports and measurements, and warning triggers.

 

5.2

Assist in the development and maintenance of relevant policies and procedure manuals, formalizing model risk management activities based on good business practices and existing supervisors' expectations. Keep up to date with developments in the field and contribute toward improvements.

 

Minimum requirements

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

l  Bachelor’s degree in quantitative finance, Statistics, Applied Mathematics, or similar. An honors degree is also required.

Ideal

l  A relevant master’s degree or professional certification (FRM/CFA) is preferred.

 

ADDITIONAL TRAINING OR KNOWLEDGE

l  Comprehensive modeling capability.

l  Knowledge of financial systems and reporting environments.

l  Knowledge of data handling and warehousing.

l  Proficiency in SAS, Python, R, MATLAB, or similar.

l  Strong EXCEL and visualization skills.

 

SPECIFIC ROLE REQUIREMENTS

(e.g., overtime requirements, extensive travel, dangerous working conditions or locations could also be listed if applicable)

l  This role serves on the following committee/s:

n  Risk Committee and ALCO scenario meetings as required, based on the nature of the role.

 

 

CORE COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

l  Able to apply strategic objectives to meaningful analytical scenarios.

l  Ability to work under pressure (ambiguous, complex, and stressful situations).

l  Accurate and efficient.

l  Analytical thinking.

l  Excellent team and personal relationship skills.

l  Formulating strategies and concepts.

l  Good decision-making and negotiation skills.

l  Good verbal and written communication skills.

l  Observant.

l  Persuading and influencing.

l  Proficient analytical, statistical, and mathematical knowledge and skills.

l  Proficient in system and process skills.

l  Stakeholder engagement.

l  Structured communication.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Minimum

Minimum time spent in job (to become fully competent/induction period)

l  Three to five years in stress testing, quantitative risk modeling, or scenario analysis in a banking environment.

l  Six months of on-the-job training.

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