Risk Analyst

Arvion Services; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Arvion Services is seeking a Risk Analyst to identify trading abuse, assess client-related risks, and help protect profitability. You will analyze trading behavior, investigate suspicious activity, and recommend effective controls to minimize potential losses.

The role requires 2–4 years of experience in client risk or trading operations, with strong analytical and investigative skills. A hybrid work arrangement is offered, with emphasis on collaboration across Dealing, Compliance, Fraud, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in client risk, dealing, trading operations, or risk analysis in FX/CFD/brokerage.
• Strong understanding of FX/CFD products, leverage, margin, order execution, and trading mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Identify trading patterns exposing the broker to losses, including latency arbitrage and bonus abuse.
• Evaluate client trading performance, history, and activity to distinguish normal vs abusive behaviour.
• Investigate high-risk accounts and coordinated trading, providing findings and recommendations.
• Assess client exposure, leverage, and margin usage to identify financial risks.
• Analyze disputes related to pricing, execution, and slippage for risk issues.
• Produce risk reports with key findings, impact, and recommended actions.
• Collaborate with Dealing, Compliance, Fraud, and Support to resolve cases and strengthen controls.
• Suggest improvements to risk procedures and analytical tools for early detection of suspicious activity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (Finance, Economics, Math, Stats)

Tools

Excel

SQL

Python

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for a Risk Analyst to identify trading abuse, assess client-related risks, and help protect the broker's profitability. The role focuses on analyzing trading behavior, investigating suspicious activity, and recommending effective controls to minimize potential losses.

What You Will Do:

• Identify trading patterns that may expose the broker to losses, including latency arbitrage, price exploitation, bonus abuse, and other abusive trading strategies.
• Evaluate client trading performance, execution history, holding periods, and account activity to distinguish normal trading behaviour from potential abuse.
• Investigate high-risk accounts, multiple-account activity, and suspected coordinated trading, providing clear findings and recommendations.
• Assess client exposure, leverage, and margin usage to identify potential financial risks and support timely action.
• Analyse trading disputes involving pricing, execution, and slippage to determine potential risk issues and support fair, evidence-based resolutions.
• Produce risk reports highlighting key findings, potential financial impact, and recommended actions.
• Work with the Dealing, Compliance, Fraud, and Customer Support teams to resolve cases and strengthen client risk controls.
• Recommend improvements to risk procedures and analytical tools to improve the early detection of suspicious trading activity.

What Makes You A Good Fit:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of experience in client risk, dealing, trading operations, or risk analysis, preferably within an FX, CFD, or online brokerage.
• Good understanding of FX and CFD products, leverage, margin, order execution, and trading mechanics..
• Strong analytical and investigative skills, with the ability to turn findings into practical recommendations.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL, Python, or data analysis tools is an advantage.
• Familiarity with MT4/MT5 Manager, Admin, or other brokerage risk tools.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Exposure to client risk management within the FX and CFDs industry.
• A collaborative working environment with opportunities for professional development.
  
• Hybrid work arrangement.