At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse market risk and develop AI-driven solutions to enhance risk processes.
- Company: Join BTG Pactual, a leading international financial services firm.
- Benefits: Enjoy a professional environment with career growth and collaboration.
- Other info: Embrace diversity in a supportive culture focused on innovation.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced trading environment using cutting-edge AI tools.
- Qualifications: 1-2 years in Market Risk or Quantitative Analysis with strong Python skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
BTG Pactual London is looking to hire a Quantitative Market Risk Analyst with 1–2 years of experience to join its Risk Management team. The role focuses on market risk, sits close to the trading desk, and requires a hybrid profile combining quantitative and programming skills, solid understanding of financial markets, and working knowledge of pricing and risk of financial products. A key component of the role is the use of AI (notably Claude/LLM-based tools) to enhance and automate risk processes, alongside advanced statistical analysis of market data. The role offers direct exposure to front‑office market risk, close interaction with traders and senior risk managers, an opportunity to apply AI in a production risk environment, and a steep learning curve with clear progression within Rise.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyse market risk exposures and PnL across trading desks.
- Develop and improve risk tools and controls used in daily risk management.
- Interact closely with traders to understand.
- Apply statistical and quantitative methods to.
- Design and deploy AI-driven solutions (Claude / LLMs) to.
- Contribute to model validation, robustness, and ongoing improvements.
Required Qualifications
- 1–2 years’ experience in Market Risk, Trading Support, Quantitative Analysis, or similar role.
- Good understanding of.
- Strong quantitative foundation.
- Strong programming skills in Python (pandas, NumPy, etc.).
- Interest or experience with AI / LLM tools (e.g. Claude, automation use cases).
- Ability to operate in a front‑office, fast‑paced environment.
Preferred Knowledge And Experience
- Familiarity with trading data and risk metrics.
- Knowledge of SQL or data infrastructure.
- Exposure to model validation or risk governance.
- Risk‑focused but market‑aware: understands how trading activity translates into risk.
- Hybrid mindset: comfortable across quantitative analysis, systems, and market discussions.
- Detail‑oriented and intellectually rigorous.
- Strong interest in applying AI to practical risk management problems.
Benefits
- Professional, international working environment.
- Challenging, rewarding career.
- Collaborative environment.
BTG Pactual is dedicated to promoting an inclusive culture and does not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or age, reinforcing our commitment to diversity.
Quantitative Market Risk Analyst employer: BTG Pactual
BTG Pactual is an excellent employer, providing interns with the opportunity to work alongside seasoned professionals in a dynamic and collaborative environment in London. With a competitive compensation package and a commitment to employee growth, interns will gain invaluable experience in a globally recognised financial institution, setting the stage for a rewarding career in finance.
