Senior Risk Analyst (f/m/x)

Sii Poland; Łódź; Hybrid; PLN 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place to Work

Profit sharing

Medical care

Centre of internal trainings

Team of experts to learn from

Open and accessible management

Job summary

Sii Poland is seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to develop and maintain market risk models and methodologies for accurate risk measurement. You will work with an international team and contribute to model enhancements in a hybrid setup, with 6 days per month in Cracow and collaboration across Cracow, Warsaw, Katowice, Kielce, Rzeszow, and Lodz.

Key requirements include a strong background in statistics, risk management, Python, and Excel VBA, plus excellent English and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification in Maths, Engineering, Science, Finance, or Business Management, or 5+ years in risk management.
• Strong statistical background and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Python for analysis and prototyping; good Excel VBA.
• Knowledge of market risk measures and derivatives is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance market risk models per regulatory and internal requirements.
• Maintain models through monitoring tests, calibration, and performance assessment.
• Implement model development and monitoring in the in-house Python analytics library.
• Analyze real-world data to improve risk models; understand features and limitations.
• Participate in model validation and document data sources and timelines.
• Explain model details clearly to non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

Statistics

Risk management

Data analysis

English

Communication

Education

5+ years in risk management

Tools

Python

Excel VBA

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Risk Analyst to support the development and maintenance of market risk models and methodologies for accurate traded risk measurement and management. In this role, you will work within a dynamic team environment, contributing to the ongoing enhancement of risk models and collaborating with international colleagues. This position offers a hybrid work mode (6 times per month in the Cracow office), allowing flexibility in your work location across various cities, including Cracow, Warsaw, Katowice, Kielce, Rzeszow, and Lodz.

Your tasks

• Developing and enhancing market risk models according to regulatory and internal risk management requirements
• Contributing to the maintenance of models through monitoring tests, periodic calibration, and performance assessment
• Implementing model development and monitoring in the in-house Python-based Analytics library
• Analyzing real-world data to develop and enhance risk models, ensuring understanding of features, assumptions, and limitations
• Participating in the validation of models, identifying target market data, and completing validation within agreed timelines
• Engaging in ad-hoc projects, providing timely and coherent information as needed
• Suggesting and documenting improvements to existing frameworks to automate systems and enhance controls
• Explaining model details clearly to non-technical stakeholders, assisting in the ongoing usage of models in daily risk management

Requirements

• Minimum qualification in Maths, Engineering, Science, Finance, or Business Management, or relevant 5 years of experience in risk management
• Good understanding of statistics and strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Python for analysis and prototyping, along with Excel VBA skills
• Basic knowledge of market risk measures and derivative products
• Ability to process and analyze large volumes of data under pressure and tight timelines
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work flexibly in an international team
• Desire to learn and grow in a challenging environment
• Advanced level of English

Nice to have

• Professional qualifications such as FRM, PRM, or CFA Levels
• Knowledge of C++

Job no. JOB-6DZRM

Sii ensures that all hiring decisions are made solely on the basis of qualifications and competence. We are committed to equal and fair treatment of all, regardless of legally protected characteristics. At Sii, we promote a diverse and inclusive work environment, in full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Benefits For You

• Great Place to Work
• Solid financial situation
• Contracts with the biggest brands
• Centre of internal trainings
• Many experts you can learn from
• Open and accessible management team
• Profit sharing
• Passion Sponsorship program
• Regular integration events and trips
• Comfortable and well-equipped offices
• MySii app
• Medical care