Clearing Risk Analyst: Shape Next-Gen Risk Models

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE Clear Europe is seeking a Risk Analyst to support its Clearing Risk Department. You will assist senior risk managers in overseeing risk management across a wide range of asset classes and help develop enhancements to risk tools, models and processes.

The role involves calibrating models, ensuring policy adherence, and collaborating on key risk initiatives and reporting to risk committees and regulators.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Finance or other equivalent degrees.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Experience in risk management or internship in a bank/clearing house is advantageous.
• Solid knowledge of financial derivatives across multiple asset classes.
• Experience applying risk models (VaR, liquidity risk, backtesting, stress testing).
• Proficient with SQL and Python; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mathematical/statistical analysis to calibrate and enhance risk models.
• Ensure risk framework and policies are adhered to and aligned with regulatory standards.
• Identify areas for improvement in risk models, processes or infrastructure.
• Document risk processes, procedures and models.
• Communicate with clearing members, risk committees and senior management.
• Build and maintain risk reports for internal boards and regulators.
• Monitor model performance tests and assess modelling adequacy.
• Collaborate with colleagues on policy and methodology development.
• Conduct research and market analysis on risk topics.

Skills

Mathematics

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Risk management

SQL

Python

Communication

Team player

Analytical thinking

Education

Mathematics degree

Engineering degree

Finance degree

Job description

ICE Clear Europe is seeking a Risk Analyst to support its Clearing Risk Department. You will assist senior risk managers in overseeing risk management across a wide range of asset classes and help develop enhancements to risk tools, models and processes.

The role involves calibrating models, ensuring policy adherence, and collaborating on key risk initiatives and reporting to risk committees and regulators.