Junior Risk Valuation & Modeling Specialist

StoneX Group Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a Risk Valuation professional. This role involves ensuring accurate valuation processes across various asset classes and working closely with Market Risk teams. Candidates should have degrees in Financial Engineering or similar fields, along with strong analytical and organizational skills. The position entails developing a comprehensive understanding of trading positions and recommending process improvements to enhance the accuracy of risk analytics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in relevant fields.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills required.
• Strong organisational skills with fast-paced environment adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Develop a complete understanding of firm‑wide trading positions and pricing sources.
• Research instruments and methodologies in collaboration with Market Risk.
• Provide recommendations for accurate daily mark-to-market processes.
• Test, maintain, and implement new risk models and systems.
• Conduct periodic risk analytics for informed risk management decisions.
• Engage in risk model validation reviews with relevant personnel.
• Participate in product/system reviews and represent the Risk Valuation perspective.
• Build relationships with compliance and IT teams.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Finance

Master’s degree in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or Finance

Job description

A leading financial services firm in Greater London is seeking a Risk Valuation professional. This role involves ensuring accurate valuation processes across various asset classes and working closely with Market Risk teams. Candidates should have degrees in Financial Engineering or similar fields, along with strong analytical and organizational skills. The position entails developing a comprehensive understanding of trading positions and recommending process improvements to enhance the accuracy of risk analytics.