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Market Risk Analyst - Banking

Michael Page
2 hours ago
Contract
London
United Kingdom
£250 - £275 GBP daily

The role of Market Risk Analyst requires a detail-oriented professional to assess, monitor, and report on market risks within the financial services industry. This is a temporary position based in London, offering a competitive daily rate.

Client Details

International corporate bank.

Description

  • Ensure that market risk metrics are accurately calculated and reported in accordance with Market Risk policy to the senior management and the HO.
  • Maintain and improve the risk infrastructure of the Branch.
  • Monitor the business plan of 1st line from Market risk perspective and to ensure there are appropriate limits available for smooth conduct of business.
  • Improve the methodology for accurately calculating market risk exposures from new and existing products and business, including portfolio market risk measures such as VaR, DV01, FX exposure.
  • Monitor counterparty Credit Risk and country risk for the branch.
  • Perform stress testing and qualitative risk assessments of different business units.

Profile

A successful Market Risk Analyst should have:

  • A strong academic background in finance, economics, or a related field.
  • Experience in Market Risk Management within financial services.
  • Proficiency in risk modelling tools and quantitative analysis.
  • Intermediate Excel - VBA & Macros (Competent)

Job Offer

  • Competitive daily rate of GBP 250/day+.
  • Temporary position based in London, offering a dynamic work environment.
  • Opportunity to work with a reputable organisation in the financial services industry.
  • Exposure to a diverse range of market risk responsibilities.