Market Risk Analyst: VaR, Stress Tests & SQL/Python

Talan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An international consulting group is seeking a Risk Analyst to produce Market Risk reports and provide analysis on regulatory changes. The ideal candidate must have a solid finance background, excellent skills in Excel and coding (particularly SQL and Python), and strong problem-solving and communication abilities. This position requires the right to work in the UK, with no sponsorship provided. You will be responsible for both reporting and analysis, supporting stakeholders through changes in risk systems.

Qualifications

• Solid finance background with sound experience in risk management.
• Excellent Excel and coding skills, particularly SQL and Python.
• Good problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Production of Market Risk reports for trading desks.
• Analysis on Greeks, VaR, Stress tests and Capital.
• Regulatory and Market Risk exception reporting.
• Assist with impact tests due to regulatory changes.

Skills

Solid finance background

Excellent Excel skills

SQL proficiency

Python programming

Problem solving skills

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Time management abilities

Project management basics

Job description

An international consulting group is seeking a Risk Analyst to produce Market Risk reports and provide analysis on regulatory changes. The ideal candidate must have a solid finance background, excellent skills in Excel and coding (particularly SQL and Python), and strong problem-solving and communication abilities. This position requires the right to work in the UK, with no sponsorship provided. You will be responsible for both reporting and analysis, supporting stakeholders through changes in risk systems.