Lucky Lesese

Lucky Lesese is a seasoned financial professional with extensive experience in risk analysis and quantitative modeling. Currently serving as a Senior Risk Analyst at the South African Reserve Bank since August 2023, Lucky has a robust background that includes roles such as Quantitative Analyst at Absa Group from December 2017 to July 2023, and Quantitative Risk Analyst at Sanlam Capital Markets from January 2008 to November 2017. Previous positions also include Market Risk Analyst at Nedbank Capital and Quantitative Analyst at Standard Bank Group. Lucky's expertise encompasses producing and optimizing risk reports, validating pricing models, and supporting trading desks with quantitative insights. Academically, Lucky holds a BSc (Hons) in Financial Mathematics and a BSc in Mathematics & Mathematical Statistics from the University of the Witwatersrand, along with being a CFA Level III candidate.