About Us
We are Alpha - an award-winning FTSE 250 financial services firm. Recognised by the Financial Times as one of the fastest growing companies in Europe, we are a team of 500 and have achieved this by placing people and culture at the heart of our business. With a high-quality client base and the backing of some of the world's most respected investors, we pride ourselves on not only providing the best service but also the best career opportunities.
Now operating across multiple overseas jurisdictions, and servicing clients in over 40 countries, the opportunity for career growth and development is greater than ever before. We're only just getting started too, so if you're an ambitious individual who's ready to make an impact, we'd like to hear from you.
The Opportunity
We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic individual who is seeking a new challenge in an exciting and high-growth business. Alpha FX Group plc (LON: ALPH) is a leading provider of FX risk management, accounts and payments solutions dedicated to global corporates and institutions.
The successful candidate will join our Risk team as a Financial Risk Analyst and support management of the financial risk as part of the enterprise risk framework across the Group. The ideal candidate will be proactive, able to multitask and enjoy a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
This role is primarily office-based in Alpha's London Head Office. Alpha also has offices in Canada, Malta, Australia, Netherlands, Germany, Spain and Italy, with further locations planned.
Key Responsibilities
1. Daily financial risk analysis and monitoring of Alpha's portfolio using various risk metrics including VaR, stress testing and scenario testing.
2. Monitoring of Alpha client's credit exposure and management of margin requirements.
3. Drafting weekly and periodic risk reports to the Senior Stakeholders, Risk Committee and the Board.
4. Review of potential trades that would have significant impact on Alpha's liquidity across FX, Interest Rates and Commodities. Spot, forward and options.
5. Work closely with front office to discuss the structure of potential trades and ensure trades are in line with Alpha's risk appetite.
6. Assist in establishing new and managing existing counterparty banking relationships.
7. Assist in establishing new product offerings and ensure they are within Alpha's risk appetite.
8. Work closely with the Finance team to calculate Alpha's regulatory capital requirements.
9. Identification, development and implementation of new risk metrics and risk reporting.
10. Providing input to any relevant policies and procedures, including challenging the policies and procedures of the first-line functions relating to financial risk.
11. Perform control assurance and control testing per assurance schedule and ensure control ratings are per policy.
12. Analysis of macro and micro economic events that could impact Alpha's financial position.
Skills & Experience Required
1. Bachelor's, or other advanced degree in mathematics, finance, economics, or related discipline is required. Any additional professional qualifications are encouraged.
2. Strong written, and oral communication skills.
3. Working knowledge and keen understanding of the financial markets, infrastructure, products and regulations.
4. Proficiency in MS Office applications - intermediate Excel skills are required.
5. Proactive in identifying problems and proposing solutions.
6. Must be detail-orientated with a strong ability to work to tight deadlines.
7. Have the ability to adapt to new challenges and thrive outside of your comfort zone.
What We Offer
1. Private medical insurance covering all employees and their families following voluntary opt in.
2. Enhanced maternity and paternity policies.
3. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
4. Cycle-to-work Scheme.
5. Electric Vehicle Scheme.
6. Workplace Nursery Benefit.
7. Pension scheme with Aegon.
8. Sponsored learning and development.
9. Work from home budget for equipment.
10. Company-wide incentive trips abroad.
11. Office fitted out with:
* Access to state-of-the-art gym.
* Onsite PT.
* Free breakfast.
* Free bar for Friday drinks.
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