IT Application Analyst (Quant Risk)

SIX Group Services Ltd.; Las Rozas de Madrid; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Models

Personal Development

Agile Working Methods

Job summary

SIX Group Services Ltd. in Madrid is seeking an IT Application Analyst to join SIX Clearing and support the Financial Quantitative Risk Management team.

The role focuses on stability, automation, and reliability of technical platforms that underpin quantitative risk management.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of IT engineering / data platforms / infrastructure experience.
• Advanced expertise in SQL Server (data modeling, performance tuning, automation)
• Solid programming skills in Python (ETL, data processing, automation)
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Git, CI/CD, containerization such as Docker)
• Interest in financial sector; familiarity with quantitative risk concepts is a plus
• Strong communication in English and Spanish to interact with international colleagues

Responsibilities

• Design, optimize, and maintain SQL Server databases (tables, views, stored procedures, automation of data loads)
• Develop and run Python-based ETL pipelines for ingestion, validation, and quality control of financial data
• Integrate and manage market data flows from external and internal providers
• Build and maintain automated risk calculation processes supporting Quant teams in production
• Ensure platform reliability (Windows servers, monitoring, patching, incident resolution) and support containerized environments (Docker)
• Implement and operate DevOps practices (Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments) while supporting critical IT services continuity
• Developing, calibrating, implementing and reviewing quantitative risk models, stress- and back-tests, scenario analysis to ensure SIX Clearing resilience to adverse market conditions

Skills

Analytical mindset

Communication in English & Spanish

Ability to operate in mission-critical

Tools

SQL Server

Python

Docker

Git

CI/CD

Job description

BME - Bolsas y Mercados Españoles - drives the transformation of financial markets and belongs to SIX, the third largest exchange group in Europe.

What sets us apart drives us ahead: between local roots and global relevance, we are a unique blend of tradition and future, of foundation and growth. We value bright minds and inspire them to grow with their ideas. Come and shape the future of finance with us.

Madrid | Working from home up to 40% | Reference 8144

As an IT Application Analyst of SIX Clearing, you will you will be a key member of our Financial Quantitative Risk Management team. Your primary responsibility is to ensure the stability, automation, and reliability of the technical platforms supporting quantitative risk management.

The role is primarily focused on IT engineering, data platforms, and operational excellence ensuring robust, scalable, and high-quality data and infrastructure in a mission-critical environment (≈70–80%). In addition, it contributes to enhancing the existing quantitative risk methodologies framework in compliance with the Regulation, and according to the SIX Group risk policies, procedures and best practices in terms of risk management (≈20–30%).

What You Will Do

• Design, optimize, and maintain SQL Server databases (tables, views, stored procedures, automation of data loads)
• Develop and run Python-based ETL pipelines for ingestion, validation, and quality control of financial data
• Integrate and manage market data flows from external (e.g., Reuters) and internal providers
• Build and maintain automated risk calculation processes supporting Quant teams in production
• Ensure platform reliability (Windows servers, monitoring, patching, incident resolution) and support containerized environments (Docker)
• Implement and operate DevOps practices (Git, CI/CD pipelines, automated deployments) while supporting critical IT services continuity
• Developing, calibrating, implementing and reviewing quantitative risk models, stress- and back-tests, scenario analysis to ensure SIX Clearing resilience to adverse market conditions

What You Bring

• A minimum of 2-3 years of experience in IT engineering / data platforms / infrastructure, preferably in financial or regulated environments
• Advanced expertise in SQL Server (data modeling, performance tuning, automation)
• Solid programming skills in Python (ETL, data processing, automation)
• Hands-on experience with DevOps tools (Git, CI/CD, containerization such as Docker)
• Interest in financial sector and quant risk area. Understanding of in financial data and basic Quant risk concepts and processes will be a plus
• Strong analytical mindset, reliability under pressure, collaborative and ability to operate in mission-critical environments
• Good communication skills in English and Spanish to interact with international colleagues and stakeholders

Diversity is important to us. Therefore, we are looking to receiving applications regardless of any personal background.

What We Offer

• Flexible Work Models We trust our employees and offer a work environment that is well-balanced, productive and fosters success.
• Personal Development You will benefit from a culture of continuous learning and feedback. Your personal growth is supported through an extensive learning offering.
• Agile Working Methods Whether through scrum or design thinking, we solve exciting tasks together in teams.