Senior Risk Analyst

Placements24; Queenstown; Hybrid; NZD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Competitive salary

Professional development

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Risk Analyst for a fully remote role in the New Zealand market. The ideal candidate will quantify and mitigate market, credit, and operational risks, develop robust risk models, and report findings to senior management.

A strong quantitative background with 5+ years of experience in financial services is required, along with proficiency in R and Python. The position offers a remote-first environment with competitive compensation and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years in risk management, quantitative analysis, or related field within financial services.
• Strong proficiency in statistical software (R, Python) and financial modeling techniques.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and quantify potential risks across units and products.
• Develop, test, and implement statistical and financial risk models.
• Monitor risk exposures and ensure adherence to risk appetite limits.
• Prepare detailed risk reports and present to senior management.
• Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory changes and emerging risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the firm's risk management framework.

Skills

Statistical analysis

R

Python

Risk modeling

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Finance or Economics or Statistics

Tools

R

Python

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Senior Risk Analyst to join their dynamic, fully remote team. This role is pivotal in identifying, assessing, and mitigating various risks across the organization, including market risk, credit risk, and operational risk. You will develop and implement sophisticated risk management models and strategies to protect the company's assets and ensure regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to contribute to robust risk governance in a flexible, remote-first environment, ensuring the financial integrity and security of the institution from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze and quantify potential risks across different business units and financial products.
• Develop, test, and implement statistical and financial risk models.
• Monitor risk exposures and ensure they remain within established risk appetite limits.
• Prepare detailed risk reports and present findings and recommendations to senior management.
• Stay current with industry best practices, regulatory changes, and emerging risks.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of the firm's overall risk management framework.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in risk management, quantitative analysis, or a related field within financial services.
• Strong proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Python) and financial modeling techniques.
• Deep understanding of financial markets, instruments, and risk management principles.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote team setting.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous paid time off and professional development allowance.
• Fully remote work arrangement providing significant flexibility.
• Opportunity to work on challenging risk analytics projects with a high degree of autonomy.