Quantitative Financial Risk Officer – Capital Management & Stress Testing
About the Role:
We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical Financial Risk Officer to join our dedicated Capital Management & Stress Testing team. This role is a unique opportunity for a quantitative professional to contribute directly to the core of our financial risk framework.
You will be instrumental in developing, maintaining, and automating the models and processes that underpin our capital adequacy and risk measurement. If you are passionate about data, quantitative analysis, and creating efficient risk solutions, this position will offer you a challenging and rewarding career path.
Your Key Responsibilities:
Quantitative Model Management: Enhance and maintain our financial risk quantification models, focusing on the operationalization, calibration, and continuous improvement of processes for capital planning (e.g., Economic Capital) and exposure monitoring.
Methodology Implementation: Collaborate on the implementation of new capital and financial risk methodologies across the organization, ensuring they are sound, well-documented, and fit for purpose.
Process Automation: Spearhead automation initiatives for risk quantification and reporting workflows. You will leverage Python and SQL to build robust, efficient, and scalable solutions that reduce operational risk.
Data Analysis & Reporting: Perform in-depth financial risk analysis and manage complex data aggregation tasks to produce insightful reports and dashboards for senior management and key stakeholders.
Data Integrity: Design and implement rigorous data quality controls and reconciliation processes to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data used in all risk calculations and reports.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
An advanced university degree (Master's or higher preferred) in a quantitative discipline such as Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Data Science, Physics, Actuarial Science, or Engineering.
A minimum of three (3) years of hands-on professional experience within a financial risk management, quantitative analysis, or related function.
Full professional fluency in English (both written and spoken).
Core Competencies & Technical Skills:
Expert-level proficiency in Python, SQL, and Microsoft Excel is essential for this role.
Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing data extraction, transformation, and loading (ETL) processes.
A proactive and analytical problem-solver, combining a methodical approach with innovative thinking to overcome challenges.
Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to manage priorities and meet strict deadlines in a dynamic, client-focused environment.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, comfortable liaising with both technical and non-technical colleagues.
A collaborative spirit and a genuine team-oriented mindset.
Proficiency in another EU language would be considered a significant asset.
What We Offer:
A challenging and impactful role within a highly skilled and international team.
Opportunities for professional development and continuous learning in the field of financial risk.
A collaborative work environment that values innovation, discipline, and proactive thinking.
If you are a talented risk professional looking to apply your quantitative skills and advance your career, we strongly encourage you to apply.
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