Quantitative Risk Analyst

About the role 

We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Risk Analyst to join our Risk Management team. This role involves developing and applying mathematical models and statistical techniques to assess and manage financial risks.

Reporting line: Head of Risk

Worksite: Remote

Responsibilities:

• Proactive daily monitoring and evaluation of risk metrics across all product areas and provide regular reporting on key risk indicators (KRIs), and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate on project management and new process set-up for risk related processes, including specifying requirements for future IT development, automation, and control enhancement.
• Collaborate with relationship managers, trade desk, business operations teams and compliance teams to integrate risk considerations into business decisions, including contributing to the education of these teams with regards to risk management.
• Develop, implement, document, and maintain risk models (e.g., margin/leverage models, VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis).
• Analyze and interpret large data sets to identify trends, correlations, and risk exposures.
• Validate existing models and perform back-testing to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis for risk events, client requests and emerging market conditions.
• Conduct counterparty side credit risk analysis and develop credit risk framework.
• Monitor of industry trends and practices to ensure timely implementation of new requirements and best practices, particularly concerning margin requirements and models.
  
  

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in quantitative risk analysis or related roles within financial services.
• Coding experience in Python, Matlab, R or similar languages.
• Good knowledge of statistical techniques, VaR, time series analysis, and stress testing approaches.
• Familiarity with financial products (e.g., derivatives, fixed income, equities).
• Experience with risk systems and data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, RiskMetrics, SAS, SQL).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

• Competitive salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring.
• Flexibility that fits your life — work from home, from our office, or a mix of both. You decide what works best.
• Flexible benefits package — choose the options that suit your life, not a one-size-fits-all bundle.
• A genuinely good place to work — an informal, collaborative culture where ideas are heard and bureaucracy stays out of your way.
• Continuous learning — ongoing training, education programs, and the support to deepen your expertise in a fast-moving industry.
• Connection beyond your desk — events that bring our teams together to network and celebrate.
• Global exposure — work side by side with talented colleagues from all over the world, across a business serving clients in 100+ countries.