Junior Risk Analyst

ICE; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is looking for a Junior Risk Analyst to join their dynamic risk team. The successful candidate will oversee risk management practices and engage with diverse asset classes. Responsibilities include analyzing risks, ensuring compliance, and collaborating on risk initiatives. Ideal candidates will have a degree in a numerical discipline and be proficient in SQL and Python.

Qualifications

• Degree in a numerical discipline required.
• Knowledge of risk management models preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor market and collateral risks.
• Ensure compliance with risk management frameworks.
• Identify opportunities for improving risk models.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Self-motivated

Collaborative skills

Excellent communication

Education

Degree in Business

Degree in Science

Degree in Economics

Degree in Engineering

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

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Job Purpose

ICE Clear Europe’s Clearing Risk Department (“CRD”) is seeking a front office junior risk analyst. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic risk team, overseeing and shaping risk management practices at one of the largest futures and options clearing houses globally. The role involves exposure to diverse asset classes and complex risk challenges. Responsibilities include executing daily risk management duties, developing enhancements to risk tools, models, and processes, and participating in new risk initiatives and product development.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and monitor market and collateral risks in real-time, escalating concerns appropriately.
• Ensure compliance with risk management frameworks, policies, and regulatory standards.
• Identify opportunities for improving risk models, processes, or infrastructure.
• Document risk processes, procedures, and models thoroughly.
• Support internal and external communications with stakeholders including clearing members and ICE management.
• Collaborate on policy and methodology development with colleagues.
• Conduct project work and 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, detail-oriented, with an intuitive mindset.
• Knowledge of risk management models and techniques such as VaR, liquidity risk, backtesting, and stress testing (preferred).
• Understanding of financial derivatives like fixed income, interest rates, or commodities (advantageous).
• Team player with collaborative skills.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze problems, and implement solutions efficiently and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with SQL and Python is preferred.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales