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Risk Analyst will work across a wide variety of as

Risk Analyst

Chicago, IL

Risk Analyst will work across a wide variety of asset classes to deliver risk analytics and implement/monitor risk data controls. Risk Analyst will also work closely with Risk Managers to configure and improve our risk systems, methodologies, and limits. This role also involves frequent interaction with risk developers and collaboration with other groups across the firm. Over time, this role offers the opportunity to grow into risk management responsibilities, including monitoring of markets and risk drivers across portfolios, evaluating new trade/strategy ideas, and communicating with traders/senior management when risks grow beyond established tolerances.

Responsibilities:

Actively participate in the risk oversight process (control, monitor, track)

Assist in the preparation and review of external reporting and audit information

Periodically contribute to risk management activities, which may include market and risk monitoring and exception monitoring and tracking

Prototype and implement risk dashboards to improve transparency across various products

Build and improve tools and configure models to help manage risks

Run and automate analysis processes and perform ad hoc data analysis

Validate and support risk models, methodologies, and risk management reports

Identify opportunities for innovation within executed tasks, processes and projects that contribute to the improved efficiency and effectiveness of the team

Collaborate with software developers to maintain or productionize risk tools

Required Experience:

Knowledge of financial markets and financial instruments; exposure to related risk analytics and pricing preferred

Previous programming or scripting experience (using Python, R, VBA or similar) required

Proficiency using Microsoft Office Excel and related advanced features

Proficiency in SQL to analyze and manage large data sets

Bachelors Degree in a technical or quantitative field (Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Financial Math, Statistics, Computer Science)

1 -3 years of work experience

Strong analytical and organizational skills with acute attention to detail

Flexibility to provide on-call support as needed

Ability to balance tactical and strategic initiatives and changing priorities

Motivation to continually expand skillset and improve supported systems