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Quantitative Risk Analyst

Quantitative Risk Analyst

EXANTEWarsaw, Poland
14 days ago
Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Risk Analyst to join our Risk Management team. This role involves developing and applying mathematical models and statistical techniques to assess and manage financial risks. The ideal candidate will have a background in quantitative finance, statistics, and programming.

Reporting Line : Group Head of Risk

Worksite : Remote or Hybrid

Responsibilities

Proactive daily monitoring and evaluation of risk metrics across all product areas and provide regular reporting on key risk indicators (KRIs), and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Collaborate on project management and new process set-up for risk related processes, including specifying requirements for future IT development, automation, and control enhancement.

Collaborate with relationship managers, trade desk, business operations teams and compliance teams to integrate risk considerations into business decisions, including contributing to the education of these teams with regards to risk management.

Develop, implement, document, and maintain risk models (e.g., margin / leverage models, VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis).

Analyse and interpret large data sets to identify trends, correlations, and risk exposures.

Validate existing models and perform back-testing to ensure accuracy and reliability.

Conduct ad hoc analysis for risk events, client requests and emerging market conditions.

Monitor of industry trends and practices to ensure timely implementation of new requirements and best practices, particularly concerning margin requirements and models.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.

CFA, FRM, or PRM certification is not required, but considered as a plus.

1 - 3 years of experience in quantitative risk analysis or related roles within financial services.

Familiarity with financial products (e.g., derivatives, fixed income, equities).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.

High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Technical Skills

Coding experience in Python, Matlab,R or similar languages is a plus.

Experience with risk systems and data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, RiskMetrics, SAS, SQL).

Good knowledge of statistical techniques, VaR, time series analysis, and stress testing approaches.

Personality / Mindset

Integrity & loyalty

Team player with advanced communication and collaboration skills

A hands-on, can-do attitude - always looking for solutions and thinking out of the box

Overachiever mentality

Capability to work and succeed in the fast pace and ever-changing environment

We Offer

Competitive salary

Corporate benefits (choose your preferred options)

Truly inspiring culture, pleasant and informal work environment

Ongoing education & training programs

Opportunity to network and connect in the Corporate Events

Global career opportunities

  • Benefits / perks can vary depending on the nature of your employment with the company and the countrywhere you work

A group of disruptive technology experts created EXANTE. With an impressive track record in the industry and knowledge of the markets, our systems are built to democratize access to global financial instruments for professional traders and institutional investors.

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