Risk Management Analyst

CME Group Inc.; Belfast; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading derivatives marketplace is seeking a Risk Management Analyst in Belfast. This role involves evaluating and monitoring credit risk related to counterparties, utilizing financial analysis and internal models. The ideal candidate has a BA/BS in finance or a related field and 1-3 years of experience in risk management or finance. Strong communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Bloomberg are required. The position also involves some travel for due diligence reviews. Join us in shaping the future of trading.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of credit, finance, accounting or risk management work experience.
• Understanding of futures and options is a prerequisite.
• Self-motivated professional with the ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate CME Clearing’s counterparties and exposures through financial analysis.
• Monitor markets and counterparties daily and report notable news.
• Utilize internal credit model to rate counterparties.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Excellent written and verbal communication

Analytical skills

Quantitative skills

Organizational skills

Education

BA or BS in finance, accounting, business, or quantitative field

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Bloomberg

Job description

Risk Management Analyst page is loaded## Risk Management Analystlocations: Belfast - Millennium Housetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 33431The **Risk Management Analyst** will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, measuring, monitoring, and documenting key risks related to CME Clearing’s counterparties and exposures. The primary responsibility of the Analyst is to assess and monitor the credit risk of counterparties and assign internal credit ratings to the counterparties utilizing internal models. The Analyst will need to identify relevant business, market and other risks faced by the counterparties on a daily basis. A successful candidate will have experience with financial statement analysis and financial writing, as well as knowledge of financial institutions (banks, broker-dealers, trading firms) and derivatives markets.**Responsibilities:**· Leverage financial analysis and industry/market research to evaluate CME Clearing’s counterparties and exposures· Monitor markets and counterparties daily and report out notable news items and how they will impact CME Clearing and its counterparties during weekly risk meetings, and on an ad hoc basis as necessary· Utilize internal credit model, as well as internal and external data and documentation, to rate all counterparties and complete credit rating documentation· Perform daily risk processes to monitor and analyze clearing member trading activity· Present analysis and other projects to senior management team· Participate in onsite due diligence reviews of CME Clearing’s counterparties· Assist external stakeholders with product, margin, or risk-related inquiries**Skills and Software Requirements:**· BA or BS in a finance, accounting, business or quantitative field· 1-3 years of credit, finance, accounting or risk management work experience· An understanding of futures and options is a prerequisite· Excellent written and verbal communication skills· Working knowledge with Microsoft Suite and Bloomberg· Self-motivated professional· Strong analytical, quantitative, and organizational skills· Ability to shift fluidly between multiple projects as priorities change· Ability to work independently accurately and to meet deadlines· Must work well in a team environment· 5% travel required**CME Group: Where Futures are Made**CME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace. But who we are goes deeper than that. Here, you can impact markets worldwide. Transform industries. And build a career by shaping tomorrow. We invest in your success and you own it – all while working alongside a team of leading experts who inspire you in ways big and small. Problem solvers, difference makers, trailblazers. Those are our people. And we’re looking for more.At CME Group, we embrace our employees' unique experiences and skills to ensure that everyone’s perspectives are acknowledged and valued. As an equal-opportunity employer, we consider all potential employees without regard to any protected characteristic.**Important Notice:** Recruitment fraud is on the rise, with scammers using misleading promises of job offers and interviews to solicit money and personal information from job seekers. CME Group adheres to established procedures designed to maintain trust, confidence and security throughout our recruitment process. Learn more .### Employee Experience