Risk Analyst, Entry Level

Jobtailor; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United Kingdom is seeking a data-savvy professional to support risk reporting and data infrastructure for Investment Risk. You will design dashboards, automate reports, and coordinate cross-functional activities with teams across risk, finance, operations and technology.

The role emphasizes data analysis, stakeholder communication and maintaining rigorous records for risk reviews, with exposure to financial services and asset management.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint skills.
• Proactive, self-starting approach with good judgement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exposure to financial services, investments, risk management or asset management.
• Experience using data analysis and reporting tools including Tableau, SQL and Python.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of risk reports and management information packs for stakeholders, including senior management
• Improve and maintain data infrastructure and reporting tools supporting investment risk oversight
• Design dashboards and report automation
• Maintain clear, accurate records and supporting evidence for risk reviews, recommendations, approvals and follow-up actions
• Coordinate team activities, governance forum submissions and broader deliverables to ensure timely progress
• Engage with Investment, Risk, Operations, Finance and Technology teams to obtain data and understand business processes
• Report to the Head of Asset Risk and support the wider Investment Risk & Counterparty Risk team

Skills

Excel

Power BI

PowerPoint

SQL

Python

Data analysis

Tableau

Reporting tools

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Financial services

Risk management

Asset management

Investment risk

Counterparty risk

Tools

Tableau

SQL

Python

Job description

• Support preparation of risk reports and management information packs for stakeholders, including senior management
• Improve and maintain data infrastructure and reporting tools supporting investment risk oversight
• Design dashboards and report automation
• Maintain clear, accurate records and supporting evidence for risk reviews, recommendations, approvals and follow-up actions
• Coordinate team activities, governance forum submissions and broader deliverables to ensure timely progress
• Engage with Investment, Risk, Operations, Finance and Technology teams to obtain data and understand business processes
• Report to the Head of Asset Risk and support the wider Investment Risk & Counterparty Risk team

Requirements

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent Excel, Power BI and PowerPoint skills
• Proactive, self-starting approach with strong common sense and judgement
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Curiosity, learning agility, and a genuine interest in financial services
• Ability to analyse information and communicate findings clearly and concisely
• Exposure to financial services, investments, risk management, or asset management through internships, placements, or work experience
• Experience using data analysis and reporting tools including Tableau, SQL and Python

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in data analysis and reporting tools, including Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, and Python, while effectively coordinating team activities and engaging with cross-functional teams in the financial services sector.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Data Analysis
• Reporting Tools
• Excel
• Power BI
• SQL

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Data Analysis
• Reporting Tools
• Excel
• Power BI
• Tableau
• SQL
• Python

Soft Skills

• Organisational Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Communication Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Proactive Approach

Industry Keywords

• Financial Services
• Risk Management
• Asset Management
• Investment Risk
• Counterparty Risk