Risk Management Analyst

Our client, a rapidly growing fintech firm, is seeking a talented and analytical Risk Management Analyst to join their risk management team. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks across the company’s operations, products, and services.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package, opportunities for professional development, and the chance to work with a talented team in a fast-paced, innovative fintech environment. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented risk management professional with a passion for driving business success through effective risk mitigation, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments across various business units, including credit risk, market risk, operational risk, and liquidity risk
• Develop and maintain risk management frameworks, policies, and procedures to ensure effective risk identification, measurement, and control
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze data, identify risk trends, and develop risk mitigation strategies
• Monitor and report on key risk indicators (KRIs) and risk appetite metrics to senior management and the board of directors
• Assist in the development and implementation of stress testing and scenario analysis to assess the company’s resilience to potential risk events
• Conduct due diligence and risk assessments for new products, services, and partnerships
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in risk management, and provide recommendations for enhancements to the company’s risk management processes
• Support the development and delivery of risk management training programs to foster a risk-aware culture throughout the organization
• Assist in the preparation of risk reports, presentations, and other risk-related documentation for internal and external stakeholders

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, or a related quantitative field; advanced degree (e.g., Master’s, MBA) preferred
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in risk management, preferably within the financial services or fintech industry
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in statistical analysis and data modeling
• In-depth knowledge of risk management concepts, methodologies, and industry best practices
• Familiarity with relevant regulations and compliance requirements, such as Basel III, SOX, and GDPR
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify and mitigate complex risk issues
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and convey complex risk concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and programming languages (e.g., Excel, SQL, Python, R) is a plus
• Professional risk management certification (e.g., FRM, PRM, CERA) is a plus

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