Risk Quant Analyst

SFORS; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Professional growth and learning opportunities

Supportive and collaborative work environment

Job summary

A financial trading firm in Dubai seeks a Risk Analyst to join their Risk Management team. This position involves developing and validating market risk models, conducting scenario analyses, and performing real-time risk assessments. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and 2–5 years of experience in market risk analysis. Proficiency in Python and SQL is essential, along with strong knowledge of US equity markets. The role offers professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in market risk/ quantitative analytics/ risk management.
• Hands-on experience with VaR/ ES and statistical modelling.
• Understanding of US equity markets and financial instruments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain VaR/ES models for market risk analysis.
• Design historical and hypothetical stress scenarios.
• Monitor real-time risk metrics and prepare risk reports.

Skills

Market Risk Modelling

Statistical Modelling

Python

SQL

Probability and Statistics

Time Series Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

Tools

Python (pandas, NumPy, SciPy, statsmodels)

SQL

Job description

Hi,

SFORS trades in the global financial markets and is among the key proprietary trading players and pre-market trading leaders.

Our company owes its 20 years of success in the stock market to constant investment in talent development, trading technologies, advanced risk management models, and effective trading strategies— all of which drive trader success.

SFORS operates exclusively with proprietary funds, without any third-party investments.

We are looking for a Risk Analyst (Risk Quant Analyst) to join our Risk Management team. In this role, you will work closely with traders and risk managers to develop, validate, and enhance market risk models, ensuring effective risk oversight of equity portfolios across US markets.

Key Responsibilities:

Market Risk Modelling:

• Develop and maintain VaR/ ES models (parametric, historical simulation, Monte Carlo)

• Implement and apply EVT/ GPD approaches for tail risk analysis

• Perform backtesting and validation of risk models

• Support factor-based risk decomposition (beta, sectors, idiosyncratic risk)

Scenario Analysis & Stress Testing:

• Design and run historical and hypothetical stress scenarios

• Develop forward-looking market risk scenarios

• Analyze P&L sensitivity under stress conditions

• Contribute to the firm’s stress testing framework

Portfolio Risk Analysis:

• Monitor real-time and end-of-day risk metrics (Greeks, exposure, drawdowns)

• Conduct performance and risk attribution analysis

• Support pre-trade risk controls and position limits

• Prepare regular risk reports for internal stakeholders

Quantitative Development & Analytics:

• Build and maintain Python-based risk analytics tools

• Work with SQL to extract and process trading data

• Prototype new analytical approaches and models

• Contribute to model and methodology documentation

Core Skills & Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field

• 2–5 years of experience in market risk/ quantitative analytics/ risk management

• Hands-on experience with VaR/ ES and statistical modelling

• Understanding of US equity markets and financial instruments

Technical Skills:

• Python (pandas, NumPy, SciPy, statsmodels)

• SQL (data extraction and manipulation)

• Strong knowledge of probability, statistics, and time series analysis

Nice to Have:

• FRM/ CFA/ CQF (in progress)

• Experience with Bloomberg/ Refinitiv

• Exposure to trading environments or real-time risk systems

• Experience with stress testing frameworks

Language requirements:

• English— Upper-Intermediate or higher

• Ukrainian— Professional fluency (would be advantageous)

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary package

• Professional growth and learning opportunities

• Supportive and collaborative work environment

SFORS invests in talent development through training programs, sports, leisure, and psychological support.