Risk Analyst Junior/Junior+ [Integrated Risk Management]

Plata (Banco Plata); United States; Remote; USD 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Plata (Banco Plata) is seeking a Junior Risk Analyst to support market and liquidity risk activities within its Integrated Risk Management team. The role emphasizes applying mathematics, probability and statistics to risk problems and financial data, with opportunities to work on VaR, LaR and stress testing.

You will use SQL and Python to automate risk calculations, reporting and dashboards, while contributing to capital planning, risk appetite, and methodologies compliant with Basel

Qualifikationen

• Quantitative education in mathematics, computer science, physics or economics.
• Strong knowledge of probability and mathematical statistics.
• Algorithmic thinking with ability to translate problems into code.
• Basic SQL and Python skills including NumPy and pandas.
• Understanding of fundamental accounting principles.
• English communication at B2 level or higher.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain market and liquidity risk models (VaR, LaR, stress tests).
• Support capital adequacy calculations and capital planning.
• Contribute to the risk appetite framework and monitor risk metrics.
• Design and document risk methodologies in line with Mexican and Basel requirements.
• Use SQL and Python to automate risk calculations, reporting and dashboards.
• Investigate deviations in risk metrics and communicate findings to stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Quantitative reasoning

Probability & statistics

Algorithmic thinking

English communication

Problem translation to code

Ausbildung

Quantitative degree in math/CS/physics/economics

Tools

SQL

Python (NumPy, pandas)

Jobbeschreibung

About the role

Plata (Banco Plata) is seeking a Junior Risk Analyst to join its Integrated Risk Management team. The role focuses on market and liquidity risk within the bank’s second line of defense, applying mathematics, probability and statistics to risk problems and financial data.

What you'll do

• Develop and maintain market and liquidity risk models, including VaR, LaR and stress tests
• Support capital adequacy calculations and capital planning
• Contribute to the risk appetite framework and monitor risk metrics against it
• Design and document risk methodologies in line with Mexican and Basel requirements
• Use SQL and Python to automate risk calculations, reporting and dashboards
• Investigate deviations in risk metrics and communicate findings to stakeholders

What they're looking for

• Quantitative education in mathematics, computer science, physics or economics
• Strong knowledge of probability and mathematical statistics
• Algorithmic thinking with ability to translate problems into code
• Basic SQL and Python skills including NumPy and pandas
• Understanding of fundamental accounting principles
• English communication at B2 level or higher

For applicants in Nigeria

• The listing states worldwide eligibility and worldwide location; Nigeria is included in worldwide eligibility
• Time zone expectations: not specified beyond time zones GMT-2 to GMT+5 for flexible work; confirm during interview
• Contract type not specified; no explicit visa or work-authorization details provided
• Pay currency or range not stated
• Relocation benefits are mentioned for Georgia; verify applicability if you are applying from Nigeria