Market Risk Analyst

Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UK; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvey Nash IT Recruitment UK is seeking a Market Risk Analyst to monitor market risk exposure, produce reports for senior governance forums, and contribute to metrics, controls, and reporting processes. The role involves supporting the development of risk methods, VaR, DV01, and FX exposure measurement, as well as monitoring counterparty and country risk.

The ideal candidate will have a numerate degree with 1–2 years of market risk experience, strong Excel/VBA skills, and fluent English and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a numerate discipline plus 1–2 years of market risk or related experience.
• Good knowledge of market risk measurement and reporting; accounting knowledge is a plus.
• Strong hands-on capability in Excel and VBA is essential.
• Well-developed analytical judgement and problem-solving skills.
• High-quality written and verbal communication in English and Mandarin.
• Understanding of wholesale banking, rates, FX and lending, and how they are valued.
• Awareness of UK prudential regulatory framework and capital management is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Produce accurate market risk calculations and reports for senior management and stakeholders.
• Monitor daily risk limits, investigate exceptions and retain supporting records.
• Support enhancement of risk infrastructure, reporting and related change initiatives.
• Review business plans from a risk perspective and ensure appropriate limits.
• Develop methods to assess exposure, including VaR, DV01 and FX exposure.
• Track counterparty and country risk, perform stress testing and qualitative risk assessments.
• Engage with functions on market/risk topics and implement policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Prioritisation

Education

Bachelor's degree in numerate discipline

Tools

Excel VBA

Job description

About the roleThis role monitors market risk exposure and delivers clear reporting to senior governance forums and relevant stakeholders. It also contributes to the continued development of risk metrics, oversight controls and reporting processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Produce accurate market risk calculations and reports in accordance with the relevant policy framework, ensuring senior management and key stakeholders receive timely information.
• Monitor approved limits each day, investigate exceptions and retain appropriate supporting records.
• Work with the Market Risk Manager to maintain and enhance the risk infrastructure, strengthen reporting and support related change initiatives.
• Review business plans from a market risk perspective and ensure appropriate limits are in place to support controlled activity. Oversee risk management processes across relevant internal and third-party trading and risk systems.
• Contribute to the development of methods used to assess exposure from current and proposed products or activities, including measures such as VaR, DV01 and foreign-exchange exposure.
• Track counterparty credit and country risk, perform stress testing and undertake qualitative risk assessments across relevant business areas.
• Support engagement with relevant functions on market and broader risk topics, including the review and implementation of applicable policies and requirements.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a numerate discipline, for example applied mathematics, statistics, physics or engineering, plus one to two years of relevant market risk or related experience.
• Good knowledge of market risk measurement, risk management practices and reporting; accounting knowledge would be an advantage.
• Strong hands-on capability in Excel and VBA is essential.
• Well-developed analytical judgement and problem-solving skills.
• High-quality written and verbal communication in both English and Mandarin.
• Understanding of wholesale banking and treasury products-including rates, foreign exchange and lending-and the principles used to value them.
• Awareness of the relevant UK prudential regulatory framework and capital management expectations is desirable, though not mandatory.
• Ability to balance competing priorities and organise work efficiently.
• A professional and discreet approach, with sound judgement when dealing with sensitive information.