Risk Analytics Specialist

leading-edge; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

leading-edge in Karachi, Pakistan is seeking a Risk Analytics Specialist to analyze financial data, build risk models, and provide actionable insights to support business decisions.

You will collect, analyze, and interpret large data sets to identify trends, prepare reports for stakeholders, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement risk management strategies while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in risk analytics or related field.
• Proficient in risk modeling, data analysis, and statistical software (R, Python, SAS). Strong understanding of financial markets and instruments.
• FRM, PRM, or CFA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain risk models to predict losses and opportunities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret large data sets to identify trends and patterns.
• Prepare and present reports to stakeholders on risk analysis and recommendations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement risk management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Continuously monitor and review risk exposures to ensure effective risk management.

Skills

Risk analytics

Data analysis

Statistical software

Education

Bachelor's in Mathematics/Statistics/Economics

Master's degree preferred

Tools

R

Python

SAS

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Risk Analytics Specialist to join our team in Pakistan. The successful candidate will be responsible for analyzing and managing financial risks, developing risk models, and providing insights to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze financial data to identify potential risks and opportunities.
• Develop and maintain risk models to predict potential losses and opportunities.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret large data sets to identify trends and patterns.
• Prepare and present reports to stakeholders on risk analysis and recommendations.
• Work with cross-functional teams to implement risk management strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Continuously monitor and review risk exposures to ensure effective risk management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in risk analytics or related field.
• Proficient in risk modeling, data analysis, and statistical software (e.g., R, Python, SAS). Strong understanding of financial markets and instruments.
• FRM, PRM, or CFA certification preferred.