Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst — Model, Backtesting & Stress

London Stock Exchange Group; City of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial markets provider is seeking a Quantitative Risk Senior Analyst in London. This role involves monitoring risk models, engaging with regulators, and maintaining risk management methodologies. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree, extensive quantitative analysis experience, and proficiency in programming languages like R and Python. Join a dynamic organization that values innovation and diversity.

Benefits

Healthcare

Retirement planning

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Strong experience working in a quantitative risk function.
• Good understanding of central clearing business.
• Ability to produce clear documentation of methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor risk model performance and conduct backtesting.
• Review and challenge risk methodologies for new products.
• Engage with regulators during thematic reviews.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Risk management techniques

Advanced Excel

Programming (VBA, SQL, R/Python)

Education

Master’s degree in a numerical or scientific area

Job description

A leading global financial markets provider is seeking a Quantitative Risk Senior Analyst in London. This role involves monitoring risk models, engaging with regulators, and maintaining risk management methodologies. The ideal candidate has a Master's degree, extensive quantitative analysis experience, and proficiency in programming languages like R and Python. Join a dynamic organization that values innovation and diversity.