Quantitative Risk Analyst
Executive Placements · Kensington
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• Assist in the design and implementation of treasury, trading, and risk systems. • Support clients with risk measurement and performance techniques. • Engage in client-facing projects, contributing to both technical and strategic solutions. Required Skills & Experience:
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail. • Knowledge of Financial Markets, Data Analysis, and Derivatives Valuation. • Solid understanding of Market Risk and Counterparty Credit Risk. • Experience with programming languages (VBA, C#, SQL). • Exposure to trading/risk systems (Front Arena, Calypso, Adaptiv, Quantum). • Strong understanding of quantitative methods in the Financial Services industry. • Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills. Qualifications:
• BSc/MSc or Honours degree in Mathematical Finance, Actuarial Science, IT, Finance, or a related field. • 1-4 years of experience in banking, insurance, consulting, or technology. Personal Attributes:
- Initiative, maturity, and responsibility.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.
- Client-facing confidence and professional demeanor.
- Previous project management experience is a plus.
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