Junior Risk Analyst - Investment Banking

JUNIOR RISK ANALYST - RISK - REGULATION - INVESTMENT BANKING
Canary Wharf, London

A Junior Risk Analyst is required by a tier 1 Investment Bank in London. This role will be suited to a recent masters graduate in a mathematical subject. Candidates will need risk experience and some exposure to banking regulation. Technical knowledge will include Excel and VBA.

Responsibilities
* Working closely with senior risk managers and quant analysts to ensure that the Equities cluster complies with CCAR requirements.
* Using product knowledge to ensure scenario results are in line with expectations given the current portfolio.
* Reviewing existing scenario methods and identifying gaps and suggesting improvements where necessary. Establishing appropriate methods for products where gaps exist.
* Analysing scenario results at a granular level for reasonableness based on the products in question and their expected risk characteristics.
* Working with analysts to verify reasons for changes in scenario results.

Skills and Experience
* Strong product knowledge and understanding of derivatives risks.
* Good knowledge of scenario and stress testing techniques and issues.
* Post-graduate degree in finance/banking/risk
* IT knowledge/skillsets including SQL, VBA, Excel
* Relevant experience in equity derivatives and market risk

Hy-phen Limited is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.