Market Risk Business Analyst – Investment Banking
Contract: 12 months (Inside IR35)
Rate: £750 per day
Location: London (Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office)
Overview
We are looking for an experienced Market Risk Business Analyst to join a leading investment bank on a 12-month contract. This role will see you working on key market risk initiatives, collaborating with risk, front office, and technology teams to enhance risk frameworks, ensure regulatory compliance, and support system improvements.
Role Responsibilities
Act as the interface between risk management, trading desks, and technology teams.
Gather, document, and analyse business requirements related to market risk models, metrics, and reporting.
Support the implementation of regulatory initiatives such as FRTB, Basel III, and Stress Testing.
Analyse VaR, sensitivities, stress scenarios, and P&L attribution to improve risk frameworks.
Assist in risk system upgrades and data analysis, ensuring seamless integration of risk tools.
Work closely with IT teams to define and test system enhancements.
Produce detailed documentation and reports for senior stakeholders.
Essential Skills and Experience
Proven experience as a Market Risk Business Analyst within an investment banking environment.
Strong understanding of market risk concepts (VaR, sensitivities, stress testing, risk factors).
Experience working with regulatory frameworks (FRTB, Basel III, PRA requirements).
Proficiency in SQL, Python, or VBA for risk data analysis (desirable).
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging across risk, front office, and technology teams.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation abilities.
If you have the market risk expertise and want to be part of a high-profile risk function, apply today