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 and inclusive workplace.
- Why this job: Make an impact in a fast-paced trading environment using cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 1-2 years in market risk or quantitative analysis with strong programming 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. This role is strongly focused on market risk, sitting close to the trading desk, and requires a hybrid profile combining quantitative and programming skills, a 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.
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 market activity and translate it into risk metrics
- Apply statistical and quantitative methods to model market risk
- Design and deploy AI‑driven solutions (Claude/LLMs) to enhance risk processes
- Contribute to model validation, robustness, and ongoing improvements
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years of experience in Market Risk, Trading Support, Quantitative Analysis, or a similar role
- Good understanding of market risk, pricing, and risk metrics
- Strong quantitative foundation in statistical analysis, probability, and derivatives pricing
- 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, SQL or data infrastructure, and exposure to model validation or risk governance
- Understanding of 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. We reinforce our commitment to diversity.
Quantitative Market Risk Analyst employer: BTGPactual International
BTG Pactual is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture in the heart of London. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer numerous opportunities for professional development and career advancement, alongside competitive benefits that support work-life balance. Join us to be part of a dynamic team that values your contributions and encourages you to thrive in a fast-paced financial technology environment.
