Junior Risk Analyst

Scope Markets Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services provider in London seeks a Junior Risk Analyst to support the Risk Management department. The candidate will monitor client and broker positions, conduct trade surveillance, and prepare reports. Strong Excel skills and analytical abilities are essential. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid work arrangements, ideal for proactive individuals with a problem-solving mindset.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Annual discretionary bonuses

Generous time off

Pension scheme

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth opportunities

Team bonding events

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in financial services, trading, or banking is helpful.
• Basic understanding of the financial services industry and key risk concepts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor client and broker positions with attention to risk.
• Conduct trade surveillance and report trading activity issues.
• Review operational incidents and ensure documentation.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

High attention to detail

Good numerical skills

Strong Excel skills

Analytical mindset

Education

A-level standard or equivalent

Degree in Finance, Economics, or Mathematics

Job description

Overview

About us: Scope Markets, the brand used by the Rostro Group offers institutional and retail trading services to businesses and traders worldwide. Our top management team has more than 20 years of experience in the industry, and we are proud of the solid partnerships we built over the years. Whether it's a business or individual, Scope Markets has a wide range of trading solutions that are compliant, flexible, cost-efficient, innovative, and place the client first.

The Role

The Junior Risk Analyst plays a key role in supporting the wider Risk Management department through upholding key reports and monitoring, alongside providing insights and recommendations around reporting and department processes. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, reliability and problem-solving.

How You Can Make a Difference

• Act as Second Line of Defence in monitoring client and broker positions and funding levels, especially with regards to stop out risk at brokers and credit utilisation of clients.
• Trade surveillance & monitoring of client trading activity to detect any potentially toxic or abusive trading practices.
• Review operational incidents to ensure they are appropriately documented, and remedial actions are taken.
• Highlight and report any potential issues or risks to Senior staff, alongside any recommendations of improvement within work completed / processes.
• Delivery key daily / monthly risk reports.
• Assist in compiling metrics / data with regards to client requests for changes to margin and position limits.
• Uphold relationships with other relevant teams to ensure processes / issues are managed correctly. Namely B2B and Trade Solutions to help solve client issues and ensure set-up accuracy.
• Work closely with trade support and systematic trading teams, to ensure limits are adhered to correctly in correspondence with board set risk limits.
• To help / assist with risk functions in any new lines of business or offerings at a group level.
• Respond to and provide support for any informational requests / ad hoc tasks from Senior Management.

Requirements

• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent; a degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field is preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in financial services, trading, or a banking environment is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong Excel skills, including use of pivot tables and basic formulas with the ability to work effectively across various internal platforms and systems.
• Basic understanding of the financial services industry and key risk concepts.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to escalate risk issues clearly.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when handling data and reporting.
• Good numerical skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Able to work independently.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to collaborate across departments.

Personal Specifications

• Strong communicator
• High level of integrity and professionalism
• Proactive and self-motivated
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset
• Detail-oriented

Core Values

Here at Rostro Group we have 7 Values that shape how we work with each other. All 7 are important to every colleagues across all of our divisions. Especially important for this role are:

• Inclusion: You actively seek different perspectives and integrate them to make better decisions
• Integrity: You openly acknowledge your errors, learn from them and use them as opportunities for growth.
• Ingenuity: You advocate for simplicity and new approaches that lead to practical and tangible innovations that deliver real business value.
• Collaboration: You communicate with cultural sensitivity to engage effectively with international colleagues.
• Courage: You voice your opinions with honesty and a positive attitude for the benefit of the company, even if it feels uncomfortable.
• Persistence: You are not easily discouraged, approaching challenges with persistence and a positive outlook. You are committed to continuous learning.
• Respect: You are confident in your knowledge, but you never assume to know it all.

Perks & Benefits

• Attractive Remuneration: A competitive salary package based on your qualifications, experience, and skills.
• Performance-Based Rewards: Annual discretionary bonuses and yearly salary review to recognize and reward your outstanding performance.
• Generous Time Off: Annual Leave days to rest and recharge.
• Pension Scheme: Company contributions to our provident fund, helping secure your future.
• Vibrant Work Environment: Be part of an energetic and diverse multicultural team.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Benefit from our hybrid work model, giving you the freedom to work from home.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for continuous personal development and career advancement.
• Team Bonding Events: Annual company events and parties to foster connection and engagement among employees.

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