Senior Risk Analytics Leader - Remote

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

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