Junior Risk Analyst

Intercontinental Exchange; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global market infrastructure provider based in Camden Town is seeking a front office Junior Risk Analyst. This role involves analyzing market risks, ensuring compliance with risk management frameworks, and collaborating on risk policies. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a numerical discipline, strong attention to detail, and familiarity with risk management techniques. Knowledge of SQL and Python is preferred, alongside excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of risk management models and techniques such as Value at Risk, liquidity risk, and backtesting.
• Understanding of financial derivative products like fixed income, interest rates, or commodity derivatives.
• Ability to conduct research and analyze problems.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor market and collateral risks on a real-time basis.
• Ensure adherence to risk management framework and policies.
• Enhance documentation of risk processes and procedures.

Skills

Self-motivated

Attention to detail

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Education

Degree in Business, Science, Economics, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose ICE Clear Europe’s Clearing Risk Department (CRD) is looking for a front office junior risk analyst. The successful candidate will form part of a dynamic risk team and be involved in overseeing and shaping the risk management practice at one of the largest futures and options clearing houses in the world. Junior Risk Analyst will be exposed to a wide range of asset classes and be challenged with complex risk problems. You will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of the day-to-day risk management duties and assist in developing and implementing enhancements to the risk management tools, models, and processes. You will also participate in the design and implementation of new risk initiatives and products that benefit the business.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor market and collateral risks on a real-time basis and appropriately escalate any risk concerns.
• Ensure the risk management framework and risk policies are adhered to and are consistent with regulatory and industry standards.
• Assist with identifying areas where the risk models, risk management processes, or infrastructure can be improved.
• Enhance documentation of risk processes, procedures, and models.
• Assist with internal and external communication including, inter alia, representatives from clearing members and ICE management.
• Collaborate with a group of colleagues on key policy and methodology development.
• Conduct project work and run thematic or ad-hoc market research on relevant risk topics.

Knowledge and Experience

• Degree in Business, Science, Economics, Engineering, or a related numerical discipline.
• Self-motivated, proactive, with an intuitive mindset, and good attention to detail.
• Knowledge of risk management models and techniques such as Value at Risk, liquidity risk, backtesting and stress testing models is preferred.
• Knowledge of financial derivative products such as fixed income, interest rates or commodity derivatives is an advantage.
• Ability to be a team player and to collaborate with other teams.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze problems, formulate and implement solutions in an efficient, effective, and independent manner.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with SQL and Python preferred.