Senior Financial Analyst - Market Risk

Vaco Recruiter Services; Atlanta; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Northeast Atlanta is seeking a Senior Market Risk Analyst to join their team. This role involves analyzing financial data, leading financial forecasting, and collaborating with business leaders. The company is known for its supportive culture and exceptional benefits, making it a top workplace. Candidates should have a finance degree and relevant experience in financial institutions, with an emphasis on leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Qualifications

• 4-5+ years of relevant experience working for a Financial Institution.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial institutions, investment operations, and credit risk.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes financial data to develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Leads financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Develops profitability models and supports capital planning.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Industry Knowledge

Education

Finance degree

MBA

CFA

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Power BI

Tableau

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Senior Market Risk Analyst
Location: Atlanta
Hybrid: 2-3 days in office

Let Vaco introduce you to our client in Northeast Atlanta who is hiring a new Senior Financial Analyst - Market Risk! This company is consistently voted as one of the Top Places to Work by AJC. They have a supportive and collaborative culture and exceptional benefits!

Job duties:

• Balance Sheet & Risk Management: Analyzes financial data to develop risk mitigation strategies and optimize liquidity.
• Financial Analysis & Reporting: Leads financial forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, ensuring accuracy in reports.
• Investment & Treasury Operations: Evaluates interest rate risk, monitors liquidity, and oversees fixed income portfolios.
• Profitability & Business Strategy: Develops profitability models, supports capital planning, and identifies efficiency opportunities.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Works with business leaders to drive treasury activities, financial planning, and cost-saving initiatives.
• Technical Expertise: Skilled in financial systems, including Oracle, SAP, Power BI, Tableau, and Microsoft Office.
• Industry & Regulatory Knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP, financial institutions, investment operations, and credit risk.
• Leadership & Communication: Experienced in guiding financial teams, presenting insights to senior management, and supporting strategic decisions.

Requirements:

• 4-5+ years of relevant experience working for a Financial Institution
• Finance degree
• MBA and/or CFA preferred

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.