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Risk Analyst
Full time @GRITalent posted 10 months ago in Accounting & Regulatory Reporting , in Project Management & Business Analyst , in Risk Management Governance & Compliance Shortlist Email JobJob Description
Your Role:Â
- Produce quantitative portfolio risk reports (market/credit/liquidity) using a wide variety of proprietary technologies and data sources for Buy-Side institutional investment clients.
- Analyze quantitative results and find potential for process improvements and automation
- Perform data entry and first level data validation and ad-hoc reporting as required
- Test new risk technology offerings for quantitative and qualitative assurance
- Frequently communicate with clients and internal stakeholders
- Perform data analysis and modification/cleaning as necessary
About You:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following (Finance, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Math) or equivalent and/or equivalent experience.
- Proven quantitative and analytical skills; ability to learn a wide variety of new concepts quickly and investigate issues/problems independently
- SQL (Oracle/Sybase/SQL Server) queries (select, insert, update, joins, Stored Proc nice to have)
- Proven ability to break complex problems down into pieces and proactively narrow down a resolution
- Outstanding interpersonal communication skills
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership
- Exemplary command of the English language and effective professional communication style
- Attention to detail, commitment to accuracy and avoidance of errors
- Commitment to meet tight deadlines and multi-tasking
- Strong Excel (Vlookups, VBA functions, lookup tables)
- Highly desired: Understanding of financial products, risk-free valuation, Black-Scholes and risk metrics such as Value at Risk, Exposures and Stress Testing
- Ability and willingness to work overtime to meet business requirements
Our Benefits
Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.
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