Risk Officer

P2P; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in London is seeking a Risk Management professional to manage market and liquidity risks within trading. Candidates should possess a quantitative degree, 4-7 years of relevant experience, and be proficient in Excel and at least one programming language. The role emphasizes collaboration with Portfolio Managers to enhance analytical frameworks and solutions.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in a quantitative-intensive role.
• Experience creating tactical tools in Excel.
• Strong knowledge of derivatives and the forex markets.

Responsibilities

• Manage market risk and liquidity risk for trading.
• Enhance risk measurement and portfolio analytics.
• Liaise with Portfolio Managers to optimize risks.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Quantitative degree from a Top Tier institution

Tools

Excel

Python

VBA

Job description

Info about the team

The firm’s Risk Management team is responsible for managing market risk, counterparty risk and liquidity risk. The team works closely with traders across discretionary and systematic trading of macro and relative value strategies in fixed income, foreign exchange, credit and digital asset markets.

MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ROLE:

• Risk management of fixed income and foreign exchange macro and relative value trading across market risk, counterparty risk, liquidity risk.
• Contribute to enhancing risk measurement and portfolio analytics and controls.
• Work within a collaborative environment both within the Risk team and with other stakeholders.
• The role is hands on and will involve liaising with Portfolio Managers discussing portfolio and market risks and solutions to manage and optimise risks within the firm’s risk framework.

WORK EXPERIENCE/BACKGROUND:

Essential

• Quantitative degree from a Top Tier institution (Maths, Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, Finance or Economics)
• Between 4 and 7 years of experience in a Quantitative-intensive role: Risk Management, Quant, Trading, Structuring…
• Experience in data analysis
• Experience in coding and creating tactical tools in Excel

Desirable

• Trading or Market Risk background
• Experience working directly with PMs/Traders
• Experience in portfolio analysis

TECHINICAL/BUSINESS SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

Essential

• Proficient in Excel and at least one programming language (e.g. VBA, Python…)
• Understanding of fixed income and foreign exchange markets
• Strong knowledge of derivatives (linear and non-linear)
• Strong problem-solving skills and acute attention to detail
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, both written and verbally
• Ability to prioritise multiple tasks and work under tight deadlines

Desirable

• Understanding of fixed income macro and relative value strategies
• Knowledge of SQL, VBA and Python