Senior Risk Analyst

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; USD 108,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to join its risk department. This role involves developing and maintaining risk management frameworks, conducting quantitative analyses, and collaborating with senior management to enhance risk models. The ideal candidate will have a strong quantitative background, experience in risk management, and excellent communication skills. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work on strategic projects that drive business growth and improve operational infrastructure. Join a forward-thinking company committed to fostering a strong risk culture and delivering exceptional value in the financial markets.

Benefits

Healthcare Coverage

401(k) Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Leave for Qualifying Circumstances

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in quantitative risk or related fields.
• Strong analytical background with knowledge of financial derivatives.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the risk management framework and policies.
• Conduct mathematical analysis to enhance risk models and processes.
• Train junior team members on risk processes and procedures.

Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Statistical Knowledge

Problem-Solving Skills

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Master’s Degree in a Quantitative Field

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Purpose

Intercontinental Exchange is looking to hire a senior risk analyst to join the risk department of ICE NGX, the North American clearing house for natural gas, electricity, and environmental markets at ICE. The senior risk analyst will report to the risk manager and will work closely with senior management of the business daily.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain the risk management framework by following risk policies and staying up to date with regulatory and industry standards.
• Proactively identify, analyze, and mitigate any potential risk exposure to the clearing house.
• Monitor model performance tests and assess the appropriateness of models to demonstrate policy adherence.
• Identify areas where the risk models, processes, or infrastructure can be improved and participate in the design and implementation of those enhancement initiatives.
• Conduct mathematical/statistical analysis to calibrate and enhance risk models.
• Collaborate with a group of colleagues on key policy and methodology development.
• Build and maintain the risk management reports to the ICE NGX board, various ICE NGX risk committees, and the regulators overseeing ICE NGX.
• Communicate frequently with representatives from contracting parties, risk committees, and senior management of ICE.
• Conduct project work and run thematic or ad-hoc market research on relevant risk topics.
• Be a team player and cultivate a strong risk culture.
• Train junior members in the team on risk processes and procedures.
• Work on strategic projects which will foster revenue and business growth including work on new products as well as projects designed to enhance and strengthen the risk and operational infrastructure of ICE NGX.

Knowledge and Experience

• Master’s degree in a quantitative field required.
• 3+ years’ work experience in a quantitative risk field is preferred.
• Strong quantitative and analytical background with a solid knowledge of statistics (degree in Mathematics, Financial Mathematics, Engineering, Science, or a related discipline).
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills with the ability to balance trade-offs.
• Must have prior experience in risk management as a risk analyst or relevant professional experience in risk management, data analysis, portfolio management, and/or risk systems. At least some of this experience will have been gained in an investment bank, hedge fund, or clearing house.
• Strong knowledge in financial derivatives products in multiple asset classes preferred.
• Prior experience in applying risk management models and techniques such as Value at Risk models, Liquidity Risk models, back testing, and stress testing models.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with SQL and Python.
• Must be able to articulate complex concepts to senior management, the risk committee and board of the clearing houses, contracting parties, regulators as well as end users.
• Must be able to work both independently and as part of a broader team.
• Experience with energy markets is a plus.

Base Salary Range for New York

The expected base salary for this role, if located in New York, is between $108,200 – $144,200 USD. The base salary range does not include Intercontinental Exchange’s incentive compensation. While we provide this range as general guidance, at ICE we compensate employees based on the skillset and experience of the individual. Regular full-time ICE employees are eligible for a suite of competitive employee benefits, including healthcare coverage (medical, dental and vision), a 401(k) plan, life insurance, time off, and paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.