Risk Technical Analyst

They are looking for an experienced Credit and Market Risk Technical Analyst to join the team on an initial contract to the end of March 2027 with the potential to extend. The position is being offered with hybrid working being in the office 3 days a week with the remainder from home.

Working at the intersection of Front Office, Risk and Technology, you will play a key role in supporting the onboarding of new products and assessing their impact across risk processes, controls, data and technology platforms. Acting as a bridge between business stakeholders and development teams, you will evaluate business and regulatory requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and support the delivery of strategic enhancements across Credit and Market Risk systems.

The role covers the full risk lifecycle, including credit risk exposures, counterparty credit risk, collateral and margining, impairment, market risk measurement, stress testing, risk limits, capital calculations and regulatory reporting. You will work closely with Credit Risk, Market Risk, Treasury, Finance, Front Office, Quants, Data and Technology teams to ensure robust risk capabilities and regulatory compliance., * Support the assessment, governance and onboarding of new products and business initiatives.

• Analyse the impact of regulatory and business change on risk systems, controls, data flows and reporting.
• Translate business requirements into functional and technical solutions, working closely with development teams.
• Deliver enhancements across Credit and Market Risk platforms.
• Engage with stakeholders across Front Office, Risk, Finance, Treasury and Technology functions.
• Perform data analysis and investigation activities using SQL and Python.

• Strong experience within Credit Risk and Market Risk gained in a banking or financial services environment.
• Knowledge of areas such as SA-CCR, counterparty credit risk, limits and exposures, IFRS9, VaR, stress testing, FRTB and Basel regulations.
• Experience delivering risk technology, regulatory change, product onboarding or transformation initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to operate across both business and technology teams.
• Hands-on experience using SQL and Python for data analysis and investigation.
• Experience with risk platforms such as Murex, Calypso, Moody’s, AxiomSL/Wolters Kluwer or similar would be advantageous.

Day rate from £550 via Umbrella Company DOE

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My client is one of the largest financial institutions headquartered in Japan, with an established presence across all consumer and corporate banking businesses. Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, they offer a diverse range of financial services, including commercial banking, leasing, securities, credit card, consumer finance and other services.