Risk Analyst

MH Markets; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MH Markets is seeking a Risk Analyst to maintain and enhance its CFD/FX risk management framework, offering real-time oversight of client trading activity, market exposure, margin risk, liquidity and hedging. The role involves identifying abnormal trading behaviour and emerging risk issues within a fast-paced environment in Sydney CBD.

You will conduct risk assessments, monitor leverage and liquidation risk, and collaborate with Dealing Desk, Compliance and other stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level or higher qualification in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related field.
• 1+ year of relevant work experience in FX/ CFD risk or similar environment.
• Strong understanding of forex trading mechanics, leverage, margin and liquidation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments across client trading activity, market exposure and operational risk.
• Monitor real-time trading risk, including client positions, market exposure, leverage, margin utilization and liquidation risk.
• Investigate abnormal account activity and elevate high-risk accounts per risk policies.
• Identify material or emerging risk issues and escalate promptly.
• Assist development and implementation of risk control strategies.
• Monitor liquidity, hedging activity and A-book/B-book exposure.
• Assess concentration risk across clients, instruments and asset classes.
• Support analysis of trading execution, liquidity and market conditions.
• Maintain daily risk registers, reports and risk analyses.
• Collaborate with Dealing Desk, Compliance and other teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Risk mindset

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Python/SQL

Communication skills

MT4/MT5 familiarity

Independent/proactive

Multi-tasking

Education

Tertiary qualification in Finance/Math/Statistics/Economics

Tools

MT4/MT5 platforms

Bridge systems

Job description

The Risk Analyst is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the company's trading risk management framework in line with internal risk policies and controls. The role provides real-time oversight of client trading activity, market exposure, margin risk, liquidity and hedging, while identifying abnormal trading behaviour and emerging risk issues within the CFD trading environment.

This position is based in Sydney CBD.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments across client trading activity, market exposure and operational risk.
• Monitor real-time trading risk, including client positions, market exposure, leverage, margin utilization and liquidation risk.
• Monitor and investigate abnormal account activity and trading behaviour and elevate high-risk accounts in accordance with internal risk control policies.
• Identify and elevate material or emerging risk issues in a timely manner.
• Assist in the development and implementation of risk control strategies.
• Monitor liquidity, hedging activity and A-book/B-book exposure.
• Monitor concentration risk and material exposures across clients, instruments and asset classes.
• Support analysis of trading execution, liquidity and market conditions where required.
• Maintain daily risk registers, monitoring reports and risk-related analysis.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders including the Dealing Desk, Customer Service, Compliance and other relevant teams.

About you

• Tertiary qualification, preferably in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics or related discipline
• At least 1 year of relevant work experience in FX/CFD industry
• Sound understanding of forex trading mechanisms including leveraged trading, margin system and liquidation mechanism.
• Strong attention to details and possess a risk mindset.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn quickly.
• Independent, proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities in a real-time environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills when working with internal and external stakeholders.
• Python/SQL skills highly desirable
• Familiarity with MT4/MT5 trading platforms and bridge systems is a strong advantage

About us

MH Markets is a global financial services firm providing online trading solutions across multiple asset classes, including forex, commodities, indices, and CFDs. We are committed to delivering a secure, transparent, and technology-driven trading environment that empowers clients to access global markets with confidence. Supported by a team of experienced professionals, MH Markets focuses on innovation, strong risk management, and client-centric service.

Exposure to real-time market risk management within a live CFD environment.

The opportunity to apply technical and analytical skills directly to business outcomes.

Hands-on experience with market exposure management, market and trading analytics

Mentorship from experienced dealers and risk professionals.

Career development opportunities across dealing, risk strategy, trading analytics and quantitative risk.