Job Description Role: Senior Risk Analyst Asset Classes : Futures & Options Location: London Role: Our department is seeking a senior risk analyst for our front office. The ideal candidate will work closely with senior risk managers to guide and refine our risk management strategies. As a part of our energetic team, you will engage with a diverse array of asset classes and tackle complex risk challenges. This role involves handling daily risk management tasks, contributing to the enhancement of risk tools, models, and procedures, and supporting the design and implementation of new risk initiatives and products. Key Responsibilities: Perform quantitative and statistical analysis to fine-tune and improve risk models Ensure compliance with risk management policies and industry regulations Assist in identifying areas for improvements in risk models, procedures, and systems Improve documentation of risk processes and models Prepare risk management reports for the board, risk committees, and regulators Oversee model performance tests and assess model accuracy to ensure compliance with policies Work closely with team members on policy and methodology development Conduct project work and carry out market research on key risk topics Mentor junior team members on risk protocols and practices Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Mathematical Finance or a related field Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Proven experience in risk management as a risk analyst or similar role, ideally within an investment bank, hedge fund, or clearing house In-depth knowledge of financial derivatives across various asset classes Experience with risk models such as Value at Risk, Liquidity Risk, backtesting, and stress testing Team-oriented mindset with excellent collaboration abilities Research proficiency with the ability to identify, analyze, and resolve issues effectively and independently Strong communication skills, both written and verbal Familiarity with SQL and Python is preferred buckleighwilliams Statement: BuckleighWilliams operates as an employment agency and employment business. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, and we confirm that we are happy to accept applications from persons of any age for this role. By applying for this role, you accept our Terms and Privacy Policy, which can both be found on our website. We take the security of personal data very seriously, and by applying for this role, you consent that we may hold your personal data on our database (CRM) for the purpose of finding jobs that could match your skill set. If we become aware of any other opportunities that could be of interest to you, we may let you know by either phone, email, or SMS.