Market Risk Business Analyst - Project Manager

Multi-Disciplinary Market Risk & Operations Analyst

Location

London

Salary

Competitive, depending on experience

Employment Type

Permanent

The Opportunity

Our client is a specialist commodities brokerage looking to hire a highly versatile individual to work closely with the

Head of Risk and Chief Technology Officer.

This is a particularly broad role, suited to someone who enjoys working across different areas of a business rather than operating within a narrowly defined function.

You will sit close to the senior leadership team and gain exposure across market risk, operations, business analysis and project management .

The ideal candidate is likely to have experience within a broker, trading firm, commodities business or other fast-paced financial markets environment , with a strong understanding of how a brokerage operates.

What You'll Be Doing

The role will involve a mixture of day-to-day operational responsibilities, analysis and project-based work, including:

• Working closely with the Head of Market Risk across a broad range of business priorities.
• Supporting market risk processes, controls and reporting .
• Analysing trading, operational and risk data to identify trends, issues and opportunities for improvement.
• Working with front, middle and back-office teams to understand processes and resolve issues.
• Supporting and driving business improvement initiatives and projects .
• Documenting and improving business processes, controls and procedures.
• Acting as a bridge between business users, risk, operations and technology.
• Producing MI, management information and analysis for senior stakeholders.
• Supporting system enhancements, implementations and other change initiatives.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, automation and controls.
• Taking ownership of ad-hoc projects and initiatives from initial requirements through to delivery.
• Helping to ensure that operational and risk-related processes remain robust as the business develops.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for someone who is commercial, analytical and hands-on , with the ability to move comfortably between different areas of the business.

Ideally, you will have

• Experience working within a broker, commodities firm, trading house, investment bank or similar financial markets environment .
• A good understanding of how a brokerage/trading business operates .
• Experience across two or more of market risk, operations, business analysis, change or project management .
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to understand complex processes and identify practical improvements.
• Strong Excel/data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with stakeholders across the business.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a small, fast-moving environment.

Why This Role?

This is an opportunity to join a specialist financial markets business where you will have genuine visibility across the organisation.

Rather than being confined to one discipline, you will have the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of market risk, trading operations, business processes and change , working directly alongside a senior member of the business.

It would suit someone who enjoys variety, wants responsibility and is looking to develop their career within a specialist brokerage environment.

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