Trading Risk Analyst, Quant Trading Team
London, United Kingdom
Full time
Hybrid
Compensation is not specified
Role
Trader
Description
In this position, you will be responsible for overseeing trading desk risk and profit & loss (P&L) monitoring, as well as operational controls. The role involves gaining a comprehensive understanding of the trade life cycle and operational processes at each stage.
Responsibilities
- Conduct real-time monitoring of risk, P&L, and funding usage related to trading activities
- Provide oversight on various types of trading risks including market risk, counterparty credit risk, funding risk, and operational risk
- Validate risk and P&L bookings, conduct reconciliations to ensure accuracy of real-time trading performance
- Collaborate with traders to establish risk parameters, validate models, and perform stress-testing
- Implement controls for trading risk, bookings, and funding operations, utilizing scripts and developing dashboards; also involved in outlining policies and procedures
- Analyze trading performance, P&L, and risk attribution, and generate management reports
- Maintain close communication with traders, operations teams, finance departments, and other relevant stakeholders
Requirements
- Possess a degree or higher qualification in a quantitative discipline; additional certifications such as CPA, CFA, FRM are advantageous
- At least 3 years of experience in roles within quantitative trading firms, investment banks, or hedge funds, such as Trading Support, Product Control, Market Risk Management, or Risk Strategies
- Hands-on experience in developing risk management processes and tools for monitoring
- Thorough understanding of financial products, with knowledge of cryptocurrency products considered a plus
- Proficiency in Python and SQL
- Strong analytical skills alongside meticulous attention to detail
- Enthusiastic about creating and shaping initiatives from inception to completion, demonstrating a hands-on approach
- Deep interest in the cryptocurrency and blockchain sectors
Skills Required

Сrypto.com
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