We are partnering with a highly regarded, internationally active financial institution with a strong footprint across global markets, to support the appointment of a Risk Analyst within its London-based team. This is a high-visibility opportunity for an analytically minded risk professional to operate at the centre of a front-office aligned environment, working closely with trading, sales and senior management to provide real-time insight, challenge and control across a broad range of market activities. The role offers genuine breadth. Sitting within a lean but highly effective risk function, you will gain exposure across multiple traded asset classes, interacting directly with key stakeholders across the business while contributing to the ongoing development of risk frameworks, reporting capabilities and governance standards. From day one, you will be embedded in the decision-making process.
Key Responsibilities
* Produce timely and accurate risk reporting for internal stakeholders and regulatory requirements
* Support the identification and assessment of risks associated with new business activity and trading strategies
* Monitor risk exposures and escalate key issues, providing clear and actionable insight
* Contribute to risk limit frameworks, reviews and governance committee materials
* Engage with front office, compliance, finance and operations to ensure effective risk oversight
* Support ongoing enhancement of risk systems, data processes and reporting infrastructure
* Maintain and develop risk policies, procedures and documentation
* Assist with regulatory engagement, audits and ad-hoc risk-related queries
Ideal Candidate Profile
* 1–3 years’ experience within banking / financial services, ideally within a risk environment.
* Some exposure to capital markets products (equities, derivatives, futures, commodities or similar)
* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate into meaningful risk insight
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced, front-office facing environment
* High proficiency in Excel; any exposure to SQL or programming tools would be advantageous
* Strong communication skills with the ability to engage stakeholders across varying levels of seniority
* Mujst Degree educated (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Sciences, Technology, Engineering)
How will this develop your career?
* Direct exposure to front-office / trading activity within a global markets environment (equities, derivatives, commodities)
* Broad remit across risk reporting, analysis and business engagement
* Strong platform for long-term development within risk management
* High level of stakeholder interaction across London and international teams
* Opportunity to shape and enhance risk processes in a growing business