[Hiring] Quantitative Risk Analyst @EXANTE

Role Description

We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Risk Analyst to join our Risk Management team. This role involves developing and applying mathematical models and statistical techniques to assess and manage financial risks.

Reporting line: Head of Risk

Worksite: Remote

Responsibilities:

• Proactive daily monitoring and evaluation of risk metrics across all product areas and provide regular reporting on key risk indicators (KRIs), ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Collaborate on project management and new process set-up for risk related processes, including specifying requirements for future IT development, automation, and control enhancement.
• Collaborate with relationship managers, trade desk, business operations teams, and compliance teams to integrate risk considerations into business decisions, including contributing to the education of these teams regarding risk management.
• Develop, implement, document, and maintain risk models (e.g., margin/leverage models, VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis).
• Analyze and interpret large data sets to identify trends, correlations, and risk exposures.
• Validate existing models and perform back-testing to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Conduct ad hoc analysis for risk events, client requests, and emerging market conditions.
• Conduct counterparty side credit risk analysis and develop credit risk framework.
• Monitor industry trends and practices to ensure timely implementation of new requirements and best practices, particularly concerning margin requirements and models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-3 years of experience in quantitative risk analysis or related roles within financial services.
• Coding experience in Python, Matlab, R, or similar languages.
• Good knowledge of statistical techniques, VaR, time series analysis, and stress testing approaches.
• Familiarity with financial products (e.g., derivatives, fixed income, equities).
• Experience with risk systems and data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, RiskMetrics, SAS, SQL).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Benefits

• Competitive salary that reflects your experience and the value you bring.
• Flexibility that fits your life — work from home, from our office, or a mix of both. You decide what works best.
• Flexible benefits package — choose the options that suit your life, not a one-size-fits-all bundle.
• A genuinely good place to work — an informal, collaborative culture where ideas are heard and bureaucracy stays out of your way.
• Continuous learning — ongoing training, education programs, and the support to deepen your expertise in a fast-moving industry.
• Connection beyond your desk — events that bring our teams together to network and celebrate.
• Global exposure — work side by side with talented colleagues from all over the world, across a business serving clients in 100+ countries.