Quantitative Risk Analyst

Company & Culture

EXANTE is a pioneering wealth tech company that delivers cutting-edge centralized trading solutions and robust B2B financial infrastructure, driving value through innovative technology. Our proprietary trading platform offers seamless access to diverse financial instruments- including stocks, ETFs, bonds, futures, and options- all within a single, multi-currency account.

We cultivate a culture that transcends the ordinary, where rapid responses to market dynamics and proactive problem-solving are the norm. At EXANTE, the potential to make a meaningful impact is ever-present. Our team members continuously pursue personal and professional growth, empowered to spearhead change across people, processes, and products. True innovation stems from an insatiable desire for improvement, and everyone at EXANTE is committed to fostering this spirit and propelling the company into the future.

As a rapidly expanding global firm with over 600 talented employees from 65 nationalities across 70 locations, we are a frontrunner in the financial sector. Our investment priorities are clear: We prioritize investing in our most valuable asset - our people. Join us in shaping the future of finance.

About the Role

We are seeking an analytical and detail-oriented Risk Analyst to join our Risk Management team. This role involves developing and applying mathematical models and statistical techniques to assess and manage financial risks. The ideal candidate will have a background in quantitative finance, statistics, and programming.

Reporting Line: Group Head of Risk

Worksite: Remote or Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Proactive daily monitoring and evaluation of risk metrics across all product areas and provide regular reporting on key risk indicators (KRIs), and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Collaborate on project management and new process set-up for risk related processes, including specifying requirements for future IT development, automation, and control enhancement.

• Collaborate with relationship managers, trade desk, business operations teams and compliance teams to integrate risk considerations into business decisions, including contributing to the education of these teams with regards to risk management.

• Develop, implement, document, and maintain risk models (e.g., margin/leverage models, VaR, stress testing, scenario analysis).

• Analyse and interpret large data sets to identify trends, correlations, and risk exposures.

• Validate existing models and perform back-testing to ensure accuracy and reliability.

• Conduct ad hoc analysis for risk events, client requests and emerging market conditions.

• Monitor of industry trends and practices to ensure timely implementation of new requirements and best practices, particularly concerning margin requirements and models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field.

• CFA, FRM, or PRM certification is not required, but considered as a plus.

• 1 - 3 years of experience in quantitative risk analysis or related roles within financial services.

• Familiarity with financial products (e.g., derivatives, fixed income, equities).

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal).

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects.

• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.

Technical Skills

• Coding experience in Python, Matlab,R or similar languages is a plus.

• Experience with risk systems and data platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, RiskMetrics, SAS, SQL).

• Good knowledge of statistical techniques, VaR, time series analysis, and stress testing approaches.

Personality / Mindset

• Integrity & loyalty

• Team player with advanced communication and collaboration skills

• A hands-on, can-do attitude - always looking for solutions and thinking out of the box

• Overachiever mentality

• Capability to work and succeed in the fast pace and ever-changing environment

We Offer*

• Competitive salary

• Corporate benefits (choose your preferred options)

• Truly inspiring culture, pleasant and informal work environment

• Ongoing education & training programs

• Opportunity to network and connect in the Corporate Events

• Global career opportunities

*Benefits/perks can vary depending on the nature of your employment with the company and the country where you work

A group of disruptive technology experts created EXANTE. With an impressive track record in the industry and knowledge of the markets, our systems are built to democratize access to global financial instruments for professional traders and institutional investors.