Quantitative Analysis - Market Risk - Manager OR Associate Director

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipRecruiter is looking for an experienced Associate Director to join their Market Risk advisory practice in London. You will lead engagements, develop quantitative risk models, and provide strategic guidance to clients in the financial sector. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in quantitative modelling, risk management, and strong communication skills, offering a chance to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Opportunities for professional development

Collaborative team culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in quantitative modelling, market risk management or risk advisory.
• Demonstrated experience in derivatives pricing and statistical methods including AI/ML.
• Excellent analytical skills to translate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary engagements and manage client relationships.
• Develop and implement quantitative risk models, providing thought leadership.
• Mentor junior team members and support business development initiatives.

Skills

Quantitative modelling

Market risk management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Programming (Python, R, C++)

Job description

Job DescriptionAbout the role

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our Market Risk advisory practice, focused on delivering innovative quantitative solutions to clients. In this role, you will leverage your deep quantitative expertise to advise clients on risk measurement, modelling, and regulatory compliance, contributing directly to their strategic decision-making progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead small and large multidisciplinary engagements and manage client relationships, provide advanced quantitative analysis and modelling to address complex market risk challenges




• Develop, validate, and implement quantitative risk models (including cVaR, CCR and xVA)




• Provide thought leadership in quantitative methodologies, regulatory requirements (e.g. Basel III/IV, FRTB), derivatives pricing techniques, and industry best practices




• Lead project teams, mentor and supervise junior team members, and ensure high-quality delivery




• Support business development initiatives, including identifying new opportunities and developing proposals

What are we looking for?

• Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in quantitative modelling, market risk management, derivatives pricing, or risk advisory within financial services




• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: derivatives pricing, stochastic modelling techniques, statistical methods including AI/ML, and programming (e.g. Python, R, C++)




• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex quantitative concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

What we offer?

• A dynamic, collaborative, inclusive work environment




• Opportunities to work with leading global financial institutions on challenging and impactful projects




• Continuous professional development with tailored training and mentorship

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories.

Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward.Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture.

We are one diverse, multicultural, multi- team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action.

At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approachclick here.

Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

Visit forvismazars.com/uk to learn more.