Senior Risk Analyst (f/m/x)

Sii Poland; Warszawa; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Work Environment

Training & Development

Profit Sharing

Job summary

Sii Poland is seeking a Senior Risk Analyst to develop and maintain market risk models and methodologies for accurate traded risk measurement within an international team.

You will contribute to model validation and monitoring, implement development in our Python analytics library, analyse real‑world data, and explain model details to non‑technical stakeholders in a hybrid setup across Cracow, Warsaw and other Polish cities.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification in Maths, Engineering, Science, Finance, or Business Management (or 5 years risk management experience).
• Strong analytical skills and good understanding of statistics.
• Proficiency in Python for analysis and prototyping; Excel VBA skills.
• Basic knowledge of market risk measures and derivative products.
• Ability to process and analyze large datasets under tight timelines.
• Advanced level of English.

Responsibilities

• Developing and enhancing market risk models according to regulatory and internal risk management requirements.
• Maintaining 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, understanding features and limitations.
• Participating in model validation and ensuring timely completion of validation tasks.
• Engaging in ad-hoc projects and documenting improvements to automate systems and enhance controls.
• Explaining model details clearly to non-technical stakeholders and supporting daily risk management usage.

Skills

Python

Excel VBA

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in Maths/Engineering/Finance/Business

Tools

None

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 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 are advantageous
• Knowledge of C++ is a plus

Job no. JOB-NTWMK

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