Job Description

Unior Risk Analyst
Location: London
Employment Type: Full-time
Pay: Competitive, based on experience
PCD280132

Role Overview
The Junior Risk Analyst plays a key role in supporting the wider Risk Management department through upholding key reports and monitoring, alongside providing insights and recommendations around reporting and department processes. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, reliability and problem-solving.
? How You Can Make a Difference.
• Act as Second Line of Defence in monitoring client and broker positions and funding levels, especially with regards to stop out risk at brokers and credit utilisation of clients.
• Trade surveillance & monitoring of client trading activity to detect any potentially toxic or abusive trading practices.
• Review operational incidents to ensure they are appropriately documented, and remedial actions are taken.
• Highlight and report any potential issues or risks to Senior staff, alongside any recommendations of improvement within work completed / processes.
• Delivery key daily / monthly risk reports.
• Assist in compiling metrics / data with regards to client requests for changes to margin and position limits.
• Uphold relationships with other relevant teams to ensure processes / issues are managed correctly. Namely B2B and Trade Solutions to help solve client issues and ensure set-up accuracy.
• Work closely with trade support and systematic trading teams, to ensure limits are adhered to correctly in correspondence with board set risk limits.
• To help / assist with risk functions in any new lines of business or offerings at a group level.
• Respond to and provide support for any informational requests / ad hoc tasks from Senior Management.

Skills and Experience
• Educated to A-level standard or equivalent; a degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field is preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in financial services, trading, or a banking environment is beneficial but not essential.
• Strong spreadsheet software skills, including use of pivot tables and basic formulas with the ability to work effectively across various internal platforms and systems.
• Basic understanding of the financial services industry and key risk concepts.
• ? Skills and Competencies.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to escalate risk issues clearly.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when handling data and reporting.
• Good numerical skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Able to work independently.
• Team-oriented with a willingness to collaborate across departments.
• High level of integrity and professionalism.
• Proactive and self-motivated.
• Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
• Here we have 7 Values that shape how we work with each other. All 7 are important to every colleagues across all of our divisions. Especially important for this role are.
• Inclusion: You actively seek different perspectives and integrate them to make better decisions.
• Integrity: You openly acknowledge your errors, learn from them and use them as opportunities for growth.
• Ingenuity: You advocate for simplicity and new approaches that lead to practical and tangible innovations that deliver real business value.
• Collaboration: You communicate with cultural sensitivity to engage effectively with international colleagues.
• Courage: You voice your opinions with honesty and a positive attitude for the benefit of the company, even if it feels uncomfortable.
• Persistence: You are not easily discouraged, approaching challenges with persistence and a positive email and calendar software. You are committed to continuous learning.
• Respect: You are confident in your knowledge, but you never assume to know it all.

Benefits
• Attractive Remuneration: A competitive salary package based on your qualifications, experience, and skills.
• Performance-Based Rewards: Annual discretionary bonuses and yearly salary review to recognize and reward your outstanding performance.
• Generous Time Off: Annual Leave days to rest and recharge.
• Pension Scheme: Company contributions to our provident fund, helping secure your future.
• Vibrant Work Environment: Be part of an energetic and diverse multicultural team.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Benefit from our hybrid work model, giving you the freedom to work from home.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for continuous personal development and career advancement.
• Team Bonding Events: Annual company events and parties to foster connection and engagement among employees.
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