Market Risk Associate — Python & Valuation Insights

Santander US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Santander US in New York is seeking a Market Risk Associate to support risk infrastructure, run daily risk reporting, and analyze material changes. The role emphasizes using Python to automate tasks and to assist in valuation of complex securities.

You will partner with Trading, Finance, Operations and Technology to resolve risk issues, contribute to governance processes, and support regulatory projects across markets business including agency and non-agency securitized products.

Qualifications

• 1–4 years of Market Risk, Quantitative Development, or Financial Market Technology experience.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office and solid Python experience.
• Knowledge of financial products, market risk metrics and valuation techniques.
• Strong reporting, project management and organizational skills.
• Solid quantitative skills.
• Strong analytical curiosity and ability to communicate findings to stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Bloomberg, Intex and other data vendors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support of the risk management infrastructure
• Perform daily risk reporting and performance analysis, including investigation and explanation of material changes
• Perform ad hoc risk analysis and support senior risk managers
• Participate in regulatory projects and change management efforts
• Utilize Python scripting (or similar languages) to automate routine tasks and improve the efficiency of the risk monitoring process.
• Engage in valuation of complex securities
• Support Market Risk governance activities ranging from limit monitoring to the development and maintenance of risk procedures and control frameworks.
• Partner with Trading, Finance, Operations, Technology and other control functions to resolve risk issues and implement solutions.

Skills

Market Risk

Quantitative Development

Financial Market Tech

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in quantitative discipline

MS in financial mathematics preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Bloomberg

Intex

Job description

Santander US in New York is seeking a Market Risk Associate to support risk infrastructure, run daily risk reporting, and analyze material changes. The role emphasizes using Python to automate tasks and to assist in valuation of complex securities.

You will partner with Trading, Finance, Operations and Technology to resolve risk issues, contribute to governance processes, and support regulatory projects across markets business including agency and non-agency securitized products.