Market Risk Analyst / Manager

Responsible for monitoring and managing market risk across trading portfolios, ensuring adherence to risk frameworks and limits.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor daily market risk metrics (VaR, sensitivities, stress testing)
• Analyze trading exposures across asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income, FX)
• Review limit breaches and escalate risk concerns
• Perform scenario analysis and stress testing
• Support new product approvals and risk assessments
• Prepare risk reports for senior management

Requirements

• 3–8 years of experience in Market Risk within banking/financial services
• Strong understanding of financial markets and risk methodologies
• Proficiency in Excel; Python or VBA preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills