Risk Framework Officer

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking in London is seeking a Risk Framework Officer (Analyst/Associate) to join our Market Risk team. The role emphasizes monitoring market risk, producing analytics, and partnering with Front Office traders to ensure robust risk management across a wide range of financial products.

The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of experience in Market Risk or a related quantitative field, with a Mathematics/Physics degree and strong Excel, SQL, and VBA skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' experience in Market Risk, Product Control, Risk Reporting or another quantitative role within financial services.
• Degree in Mathematics, Physics, or another quantitative discipline.
• Understanding of financial markets and derivative products; knowledge of VaR, P&L attribution, stress testing and risk limits.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market risk exposures, trading limits and key risk indicators daily.
• Produce, analyse and certify daily P&L reports and explain movements.
• Generate and monitor risk metrics including VaR, stress testing, sensitivities and regulatory reporting.
• Investigate risk limit breaches and collaborate with Front Office traders and Risk teams.
• Prepare risk dashboards and MI for senior stakeholders and risk committees.
• Support regulatory reporting, market data governance and valuation processes.
• Contribute to new product approval from a Market Risk perspective.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls and data quality.

Skills

Quantitative background

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

SQL

VBA

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Mathematics/Physics degree

Tools

SQL

VBA

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a Risk Framework Officer (Analyst/Associate) to join our Market Risk team in London.

This is an excellent opportunity for an analytical professional with 1-3 years of experience to play a key role in monitoring market risk, producing risk analytics and reporting, and partnering with Front Office trading teams to ensure effective risk management across a broad range of financial products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor market risk exposures, trading limits and key risk indicators on a daily basis.
• Produce, analyse and certify daily P&L reports, including investigating significant movements and explaining performance.
• Generate and monitor market risk metrics including VaR, stress testing, sensitivities and regulatory reporting.
• Investigate risk limit breaches and collaborate with Front Office traders and Risk Management teams.
• Prepare risk dashboards and management information for senior stakeholders and risk committees.
• Support regulatory reporting, market data governance and valuation processes.
• Contribute to new product approval processes from a Market Risk perspective.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, controls and data quality.

About You:

We're looking for someone with a strong quantitative background who enjoys analysing complex data and working in a fast-paced financial markets environment.

You will ideally have:

• 1-3 years' experience in Market Risk, Product Control, Risk Reporting or another quantitative role within financial services.
• A degree in Mathematics, Physics, or another quantitative discipline.
• A good understanding of financial markets and derivative products.
• Knowledge of market risk concepts such as VaR, P&L attribution, stress testing and risk limits.
• Advanced Excel skills, with experience using SQL and/or VBA.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with Front Office and Risk stakeholders.
• Experience with commodities markets would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer:

• Opportunity to join a leading international investment bank.
• Exposure to Front Office trading desks and a wide range of financial products.
• A collaborative environment with excellent learning and development opportunities.
• Strong career progression within Market Risk and broader Risk Management functions.
• The chance to work with experienced professionals in a high-performing global team.

If you're looking to build your career in Market Risk within a dynamic and challenging environment, we'd love to hear from you.