Market Risk Analyst (m|f|x) London

The role sits within the London-based Market Risk team, located on the trading floor and forming part of the broader Market Risk Control organisation. The team oversees the firm’s Equities trading portfolios. In this position, you will provide independent and comprehensive market risk views to management and collaborate closely with colleagues across multiple functions, including Trading, Risk Control, Finance, Quantitative Analytics, Business Management, and Operations.

Tasks

Do you have a quantitative mindset, with the ability to work effectively within a collaborative team environment?

We are looking for someone like you to:

• Monitor market developments and the firm’s Equities risk exposures, ensuring risks are accurately measured, clearly understood, and appropriately controlled.
• Engage with Trading and Senior Management to discuss, challenge, and review trades, risk positions, and emerging risk themes.
• Act as a subject matter expert in projects, contributing risk insights and analytical expertise as required.

Profile / Your qualification / Your personality

• An interest in financial markets, supported by experience in Market Risk and a solid understanding of key market risk concepts, methodologies, and metrics.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply quantitative techniques to real-world challenges.
• Ability to communicate complex or technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
• Highly numerate, with excellent attention to detail and a focus on accuracy.
• Collaborative and comfortable working within a global team environment.
• Self-motivated, accountable, and able to work independently while taking ownership of deliverables.
• Well-organized, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• You’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment, validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

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Location

5 Broadgate, GB-EC2M 2QS London