Graduate Risk Analyst - Mandarin Speaking

EC Markets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Contribution pension scheme

Collaborative, fast-paced environment

Job summary

EC Markets in London is seeking a Risk Analyst to support daily risk monitoring, analysis, and operational risk control within a fast-paced, regulated financial services environment.

The role emphasizes data-driven insights, cross-functional collaboration with Compliance, Operations, and Technology, and the use of Excel, Power BI, and SQL to monitor risks and drive process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical, logical thinking and data interpretation skills.
• High level of attention to detail, reliability and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel; ability to work confidently with large datasets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Chinese.
• Ability to produce clear, well-structured documentation and reports.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and review daily risk-related data to identify potential risk points, abnormal activities, and irregular patterns.
• Conduct statistical analysis and trend assessments on monitoring results, producing regular risk analysis reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and consistency in risk data review and reporting.
• Execute assigned risk-control tasks and track project progress to ensure timely completion of risk reviews, data updates, and reporting deliverables.
• Support investigations into risk events, unusual activities, and operational incidents, documenting findings clearly and accurately.
• Assist in the implementation and follow-up of risk mitigation measures.
• Work closely with Compliance, Operations, Technology, and Customer Operations teams to support customer verification processes and risk investigations.
• Contribute to coordinated responses to identified risks and control weaknesses.
• Maintain and monitor server operations and internal systems to ensure accurate data transmission, system stability, and effective risk monitoring.
• Participate in the optimisation of internal risk management processes, helping to build more efficient risk identification, monitoring, and control mechanisms.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Data interpretation

Communication skills (English &Chinese

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Job description

Company Overview

EC Markets is an established leader in global financial trading and brokerage, providing innovative FX and CFD services to a diverse international client base. With continued growth and an expanding operational and regulatory footprint, EC Markets is strengthening its risk management capability to support robust, data-driven oversight and operational integrity.

Role Purpose

The Risk Analyst will support the firm's day-to-day risk monitoring, analysis, and operational risk control activities. The role focuses on identifying abnormal activities, analysing risk-related data, supporting investigations, and contributing to the continuous improvement of internal risk management processes.

This position is well suited to a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills who is keen to develop a career in risk management within a fast-paced, regulated financial services environment.

Key Responsibilities

Risk Monitoring & Analysis

• Monitor and review daily risk-related data to identify potential risk points, abnormal activities, and irregular patterns.
• Conduct statistical analysis and trend assessments on monitoring results, producing regular risk analysis reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy and consistency in risk data review and reporting.

Operational Risk Control

• Execute assigned risk-control tasks and track project progress to ensure timely completion of risk reviews, data updates, and reporting deliverables.
• Support investigations into risk events, unusual activities, and operational incidents, documenting findings clearly and accurately.
• Assist in the implementation and follow-up of risk mitigation measures.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Compliance, Operations, Technology, and Customer Operations teams to support customer verification processes and risk investigations.
• Contribute to coordinated responses to identified risks and control weaknesses.

Systems & Process Support

• Maintain and monitor server operations and internal systems to ensure accurate data transmission, system stability, and effective risk monitoring.
• Participate in the optimisation of internal risk management processes, helping to build more efficient risk identification, monitoring, and control mechanisms.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above; majors in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related disciplines preferred.
• Strong analytical, logical thinking, and data interpretation skills.
• High level of attention to detail, reliability, and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Excel; ability to work confidently with large datasets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Chinese and English.
• Ability to produce clear, well-structured documentation and reports.

Desirable

• Experience in risk control, auditing, data monitoring, or a related role within financial services.
• Familiarity with Power BI, SQL, or other data analysis / visualisation tools.
• Exposure to FX, CFD, or trading environments.
• Experience working with internal systems, operational data flows, or monitoring tools.

Competitive salary and bonus scheme.

• Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
• Contribution pension scheme.
• Collaborative, inclusive, and fast-paced work environment.
• No visa sponsorship provided, UK work eligibility required.