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RiskAnalyst My key responsibility is to ensure that RMB, through its
derivatives trading activities in Africa and South Africa does
not take on more credit exposure than they should. I work
closely with the organisation’s traders to understand their
There are intended trade-flows and to ensure that they know what
more bril-
limits they should be operating within. To do this well, I make
liant mathe-
sure that I stay abreast of what is happening not only in the
maticians
South African economy and regulatory environment, but in all
out there
countries where RMB has trading activities. I enjoy attending
than you
conferences and short courses that contribute to my
Mhango
think, and knowledge and understanding of global markets, risk,
they are in-
Thloni
regulations and big data.
volved in exciting and diverse ca-
reers. I grew up with a passion for
Always needing to be leaps ahead of the Traders, my day
mathematics and problem solving starts early with reading up on global market movements and
which led me to study a BSc in ap-
trends which is usually followed by detailed discussions with
plied and pure mathematics at the Trader’s and risk managers to understand their expectations
University of the Witwatersrand, fol-
and planned position for the day’s trading. I then monitor
lowed by Honours and Master’s in trading credit exposure and capital reports throughout the
applied mathematics (Operations
day and may attend several meetings.
Research) at Stellenbosch Univer-
sity.
Managing RMB’s trading desks across the continent and
abroad, including those situated in London and India, is
Although I did not have a clear plan challenging but keeps me on my toes. I regard this as one of
of how I would use my
the critical highlights of my role – interacting with multi-
qualifications, I knew that I would disciplined and diverse colleagues from around the globe
have the tools to work in any field
who have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share.
requiring mathematics and
problem-solving. Whilst at
When I am not wrapping my head around the world’s
University, I applied to several
economic ups and downs, I am a Manchester United fan who
graduate programmes and in the
loves spending time with my family.
end, chose to join Rand Merchant
Bank’s programme.

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