Role Summary
We are seeking a Trading Risk Analyst (L1) to strengthen the firm's first-line risk function to focus on Derivatives. The role involves monitoring exposures, managing risk across multiple asset classes, and collaborating with trading, structuring, and control teams to ensure robust risk management across global markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor client and firm positions in real time and overnight, ensuring compliance with risk limits
- Assess onboarding clients, product suitability, limits, and margin requirements
- Manage accounts breaching risk thresholds, including client communication and escalation
- Administer trading platforms, adjust pre-trade limits, and approve trade-related activities
- Deliver risk projects, system enhancements, and contribute to process improvements
- Ensure adherence to risk policies and communicate risk principles to stakeholders and clients
Skills & Experience
- Experience in risk management or trading within financial markets
- Knowledge of exchange-traded derivatives and trade lifecycle
- Strong numerical and analytical skills; confident discussing risk with clients
- Understanding of market processes, controls, and governance
- Advanced Excel skills, including VBA
