Market Risk Analyst (Graduate)

Full Description

We are looking for a Risk Analyst to focus on Market Risk. The role will be within a small London based Risk Team within a larger Global Risk team. The role will involve learning and working with our commodity products from a risk perspective.

Key responsibilities:

Working closely with the Head of Risk and Risk Manager you will be involved in:

Risk reporting and presentations

• Risk data base management
• Assist the team on adhoc projects
• Development of reports using Qlik and Lacima data
• Streamline operational processes to improve efficiency
• Assist in reviewing market risk, credit files, country risks,etc
• Helping to prepare training materials on compliance and risks

We are looking for individuals who have the following profile:

Ideally min 6 months relevant work experience -gained from a banking or financial environment.

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Maths or sciences
• Quantitative analysis knowledge or skills would be an advantage
• Highly numerical with ideally some experience of databases, modelling or Risk work through study or work experience
• Strong IT skills (SQL, Excel VBA, Python and R)
• Knowledge of Qlik and Lacima is desirable
• Fluent English with ideally additional language skills but this is not essential
• Strong communication skills
• Self motivated and able to work autonomously.