Climate Risk Analytics Manager

Robert Walters UK; London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Climate Risk Analytics Manager to spearhead the quantification of climate-related risks. This pivotal role involves developing and maintaining globally consistent climate risk models while managing projects and resources effectively. You will leverage your expertise in climate science and programming, particularly in Python, to communicate complex concepts clearly to various stakeholders. This exciting opportunity allows you to contribute significantly to a dynamic team within the financial services sector, focusing on risk and compliance. If you are passionate about climate risk and possess a strong analytical background, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in climate science modelling and quantitative analysis.
• Deep knowledge of trading book market risk models and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and validation of climate risk models.
• Communicate complex modelling details to stakeholders in simple terms.

Skills

Climate Science Modelling

Statistical Analysis

Mathematics

Python Programming

Operational Research

Market Risk Models

Education

Degree in Statistics

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics

Degree in Computer Science

Job description

Our client is on the hunt for an experienced Climate Risk Analytics Manager to lead their team in quantifying climate change-related risks. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team of senior analytics managers, contributing significantly to the development, validation, and maintenance of globally consistent Climate risk models.

What you'll do:

As a Climate Risk Analytics Manager, your role will be pivotal in leading the quantification of climate change-related risks. You will take ownership of the development, validation, and maintenance of globally consistent Climate risk models. Your expertise will be crucial in managing global methodology frameworks and assessment procedures for Climate risk. You'll also have the opportunity to manage projects proactively and utilise your resources effectively. As a subject matter expert in climate risk, you'll communicate regularly with various stakeholders, explaining complex modelling details in non-technical language. Furthermore, your ability to write high-quality and comprehensive documentation will be highly valued.

1. Own the development, validation, and maintenance of globally consistent Climate risk models
2. Be accountable for Global methodology frameworks, development, and assessment procedures for Climate risk
3. Proactively manage projects and resources
4. Act as a subject matter expert with respect to climate risk
5. Communicate regularly with the regulator, Trading Desks and wider teams across Traded Risk
6. Write good quality and comprehensive documentation

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Climate Risk Analytics Manager position brings a wealth of relevant experience in a quantitative or technical field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Operational Research or Computer Science. Your proven experience in Climate Science modelling sets you apart from others. You possess deep knowledge of Trading Book Market Risk Models and Analytics along with an understanding of trading business and derivative products. Proficiency in programming particularly in Python is essential for this role. Any knowledge of Stress Testing or Economic Capital would be considered advantageous.

1. Relevant experience in a quantitative or technical field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Operational Research, Computer Science
2. Proven experience in Climate Science modelling
3. Deep knowledge of Trading Book Market Risk Models and Analytics
4. Understanding of trading business and derivative products
5. Proficiency in programming particularly in Python
6. Knowledge of Stress Testing or Economic Capital is advantageous

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: London

Specialism: Risk & Compliance

Focus: Risk - Market Risk

Industry: Financial Services

Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 per annum

Date posted: 13 March 2025

Consultant: James Kelly