Trading Risk Monitoring Specialist

BTGPactual International; Luxemburg; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

BTG Pactual Europe is seeking a detail-oriented Risk Monitoring Officer to join the bank in Luxembourg. You will assess, monitor, and manage trading risk across client portfolios in close collaboration with front office, operations, compliance, and finance teams.

The role emphasizes pre-trade and post-trade controls, risk parameter management, and adherence to Luxembourg and EU regulations. Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Experience in risk management within banking or financial services.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and products, including derivatives, and trading and settlement mechanics.
• Experience in risk assessment, including exposure, margin, and collateral monitoring for leveraged client portfolios.
• Proficiency in risk systems and market data tools (e.g., Bloomberg, Excel).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English is required; any other language are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement pre-trade and post-trade rules to improve risk management, in collaboration with business and operational teams.
• Manage risk parameters through the trading flow, participating in and following up on trade operations (especially leveraged clients).
• Utilize risk models and market parameters to calculate and assess the risk associated with each asset and operation within the client portfolios.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and review of policies and procedures aimed at mitigating risks through trading execution.
• Review and enhance the risk framework, including procedures, controls, and monitoring techniques.
• Contribute to the new financial product process, including approval and alignment with the bank’s risk appetite and regulatory standards.
• Support the adherence of client trading activities to Luxembourg and EU regulatory requirements, as applicable.

Skills

Risk management

Financial markets

Derivatives

Risk assessment

Bloomberg Excel

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Autonomous work

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance

Tools

Python

SQL

VBA

Job description

BTG Pactual Europe is seeking a detail-oriented Risk Monitoring Officer to join the bank in Luxembourg. You will assess, monitor, and manage trading risk across client portfolios in close collaboration with front office, operations, compliance, and finance teams.

The role emphasizes pre-trade and post-trade controls, risk parameter management, and adherence to Luxembourg and EU regulations. Fluency in English is required; additional languages are a plus.