Front Office Risk Director – Derivatives

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in London is looking for a front office risk director. The successful candidate will oversee risk management practices, enhance risk models, and communicate with senior management. A Master's Degree in Mathematical Finance and relevant experience in risk management, along with SQL and Python skills, are essential for this role. This position offers opportunities to lead a team and work with diverse financial products.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in risk management and/or risk systems.
• Strong knowledge in financial derivatives products.
• Ability to conduct research and formulate solutions.

Responsibilities

• Identify areas for improvement in risk models and processes.
• Lead project implementations of risk infrastructure enhancements.
• Ensure adherence to risk management framework and policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Team player

Communication skills

Experience in risk management

Education

Master's Degree in Mathematical Finance or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

A leading financial services firm in London is looking for a front office risk director. The successful candidate will oversee risk management practices, enhance risk models, and communicate with senior management. A Master's Degree in Mathematical Finance and relevant experience in risk management, along with SQL and Python skills, are essential for this role. This position offers opportunities to lead a team and work with diverse financial products.