FX Trading Risk & Controls Analyst – Hybrid NYC

Brown Brothers Harriman; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is seeking an FX Trading Risk and Control Analyst in New York. The role sits in Enterprise Risk Management and partners with FX trading teams to develop risk standards and metrics that support BBH's financial objectives.

The role involves monitoring market and credit risk, helping implement controls for FX products, and coordinating with Audit, Compliance, and Model Validation to resolve issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a finance-related field; data discipline is a plus.
• 2+ years of relevant FX or prime broker experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor market volatility and ensure exposure stays within risk appetite.
• Collaborate with FX Traders to ensure limits are adhered to and escalate exceptions.
• Maintain and develop metrics and analysis of P&L attribution.
• Establish processes, documentation, and controls for FX risk management; support new product offerings.
• Coordinate with Credit and Treasury on settlement and credit-related items.
• Prepare ad hoc risk analyses for senior business or risk personnel.
• Liaise with Audit, Compliance, and Model Validation to resolve FX-related issues.

Skills

FX knowledge

Risk management

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (finance or related)

2+ years FX/prime broker experience

Tools

SQL

Python

Bloomberg

Qlik/Spotfire

Job description

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is seeking an FX Trading Risk and Control Analyst in New York. The role sits in Enterprise Risk Management and partners with FX trading teams to develop risk standards and metrics that support BBH's financial objectives.

The role involves monitoring market and credit risk, helping implement controls for FX products, and coordinating with Audit, Compliance, and Model Validation to resolve issues.