You’ll sit within the second line of defence, overseeing credit, counterparty, and market risk exposures across EMEA, working closely with Front Office and key stakeholders in a fast-paced trading environment. The role would suit a commercially aware risk progressional who understands counterparty risk and can contribute to monitoring, reporting and support for new business activity.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyse credit and market risk exposures
- Set and manage counterparty credit limits
- Track exposure utilisation, aged trades, and breaches
- Oversee pre-trade controls and real-time risk
- Liaise with clearing firms on trading limits
- Support client reviews and risk reporting
- Partner with Front Office to provide risk oversight and challenge
- Experience in financial, credit, or counterparty risk within financial services
- Strong understanding of market risk and exposure management
- Experience in a bank, brokerage, or trading environment
- Knowledge of multi-asset products (equities, fixed income, derivatives)
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Technical skills (e.g. Python, SQL, VBA, or R) are a plus
