Junior Risk Analyst

ActivTrades; Lisboa; In loco; EUR 21.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

ActivTrades in Lisbon is seeking a motivated Junior Risk Analyst to join our Risk Management team. This role offers hands-on experience in monitoring trading activities, risk metrics, and regulatory reporting within an international financial services group.

Recent graduates and early career professionals are encouraged to apply, with collaboration across Risk, Finance, Compliance and IT to strengthen risk monitoring and controls. A proactive attitude and willingness to learn are valued.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Management, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Python and SQL (all three required).
• Good written and spoken English & Portuguese.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and a proactive attitude.
• Genuine interest in financial markets, trading and risk management.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Mansioni

• Monitor daily trading activities, client positions and market developments to identify potential risks and unusual trading patterns.
• Analyse trading exposures, market movements and KRIs.
• Support regulatory reporting activities, including EMIR, MiFID II and CMVM requirements.
• Assist in investigating trading incidents, execution issues and operational exceptions.
• Contribute to risk assessments covering market, credit, liquidity, operational and business risks.
• Develop and maintain risk dashboards, reports and data analysis tools.
• Support the Risk Management Framework, Risk Appetite Statement and internal risk controls.
• Collaborate with Finance, Compliance, IT and operational teams on risk-related activities.
• Participate in projects involving process improvement, automation and risk monitoring.

Conoscenze

Analytical thinking

Numerical skills

Problem solving

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Management, Mathematics, Engineering or related field

Strumenti

Power BI

Python

SQL

Microsoft Excel

Descrizione del lavoro

Are you passionate about financial markets, interested in trading, and looking to build a career in Risk Management?

We are looking for a motivated and analytical Junior Risk Analyst to join our Risk Management team in Lisbon.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands‑on experience in financial markets, trading operations, regulatory reporting and risk management within an international financial services group.

You will work closely with experienced professionals across Risk, Finance, Compliance and IT, contributing to the monitoring and management of risks associated with our trading activities.

Recent graduates and early career professionals are encouraged to apply!

What You'll Do

• Monitor daily trading activities, client positions and market developments to identify potential risks and unusual trading patterns.
• Analyse trading exposures, market movements and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs).
• Support regulatory reporting activities, including EMIR, MiFID II and CMVM requirements.
• Assist in investigating trading incidents, execution issues and operational exceptions.
• Contribute to risk assessments covering market, credit, liquidity, operational and business risks.
• Develop and maintain risk dashboards, reports and data analysis tools.
• Support the Risk Management Framework, Risk Appetite Statement and internal risk controls.
• Collaborate with Finance, Compliance, IT and operational teams on risk-related activities.
• Participate in projects involving process improvement, automation and risk monitoring.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Management, Mathematics, Engineering or a related field.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with Power BI, Python and SQL (all three required).
• Good written and spoken English & Portuguese.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and a proactive attitude.
• Genuine interest in financial markets, trading and risk management.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Nice to Have (Not Required)

• Previous experience in financial services, banking, brokerage or risk management.
• Knowledge of financial instruments such as FX, equities, CFDs or derivatives.
• Basic understanding of MiFID II, EMIR or other financial regulations.
• Experience with data analysis, reporting automation or dashboard development.

Why Join Us?

• Build your career within an international financial services group.
• Gain practical exposure to financial markets, trading and risk management.
• Work with experienced professionals across different business areas.
• Develop technical, analytical and regulatory expertise.
• Contribute to projects involving data analysis, automation and risk management improvements.
• Join a collaborative environment that values initiative, learning and professional growth.

No previous brokerage experience is required. We value analytical thinking, curiosity, technical skills and a willingness to learn.

Ready to start your career in Risk Management?