Financial Risk – Quantitative Analyst

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services client in London is looking for a Financial Risk – Quantitative Analyst. This role requires strong experience in the 2nd Line of Defense and specific skills in working with clearing processes. The successful candidate will engage with both lines of defense and must possess strong IT capabilities, including Python programming. This position is essential for anyone looking to grow in the quantitative risk field and offers a chance to develop directly with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience within the 2nd LOD in financial risk.
• Familiarity with market, liquidity, and counterparty risk.
• Proficiency in Python programming.

Responsibilities

• Engage regularly with the 1st LOD.
• Provide guidance and challenge on risk matters.
• Develop skills in the quantitative space.

Skills

Strong 2nd Line of Defense experience

Recent clearing exposure

Guidance and challenge skills

Strong IT skills

Python

Job description

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Financial Risk – Quantitative Analyst, London (City of London)

Client:

Bruin

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

26.08.2025

Expiry Date:

10.10.2025

Job Description:

Financial Risk – Quantitative Analyst

I’m currently recruiting for a Financial Risk professional with strong 2nd Line of Defense (LOD) experience and recent clearing exposure. The role involves regular engagement with the 1st LOD, providing guidance and challenge. Broad exposure across market, liquidity, and counterparty risk is desired, along with strong IT skills, including Python.

Although the official job title is Quantitative Analyst, this role is suitable for a 2nd LOD Risk professional eager to develop in the quantitative space.

Please note, the clearing component is essential and non-negotiable. Contact us for further details.