Market Risk Senior Technical Lead Analyst

Job TitleJob Description Required Education: Bachelor's degree in computer engineering, Finance, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. Preferred Education: Master's degree. Preferred Certifications: Professional certifications such as FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) are a strong advantage.Required Qualifications: 10+ years of experience in market risk management, quantitative risk analytics, or front-office technology within a financial services institution (investment bank, asset manager, or hedge fund). Demonstrated track record of leading complex, cross-functional technology programs in a risk or trading environment. Hands-on experience with the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) in a risk technology context. Deep understanding of financial products across asset classes: Equities, Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Commodities, and Derivatives. Strong command of market risk methodologies: VaR (Historical, Monte Carlo, Parametric), Expected Shortfall (ES), Greeks, Stress Testing, and Scenario Analysis. Solid knowledge of regulatory frameworks: FRTB, Basel III/IV, CCAR, ICAAP, and applicable local regulatory requirements. Familiarity with quantitative finance concepts. Python: Advanced proficiency — data analysis and automation scripting. SQL: Advanced — complex query writing and data modeling. Visualization: Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent BI tools for risk reporting dashboards.Key Responsibilities: Risk System Ownership & Optimization: Manage and refine market risk platforms to ensure robust performance, data quality, and scalability. Automation & Technical Solutions: Utilize advanced programming skills (Python, SQL) to automate manual processes and build new risk analytics tools. Risk Metrics & Reporting: Compute, analyze, and validate market risk metrics (Value-at-Risk, Stress Tests, Scenario Analysis) for various asset classes. Data Governance & Analysis: Act as a data steward to define data quality expectations, validate data integrity, and lead remediation efforts for data risks. Technical Leadership: Lead the design, development, and implementation of high-performance, scalable market risk systems. Strategic Advisory & Leadership: Collaborate with Front Office, Risk Managers, and Technology partners to define and enforce risk limits, providing actionable insights on volatility and hedging strategies. Project Management & UAT: Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system upgrades, regulatory compliance changes (e.g., FRTB), and new product onboarding. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate closely with Risk Managers, Quants, Front Office traders, and technology teams to ensure risk systems meet business needs. Process Improvement: Streamline existing risk reporting processes through automation. Mentorship: Guide junior developers and analysts, fostering technical growth within the squad.Key Competencies: Analytical Problem-Solving: Ability to decompose complex, ambiguous risk problems into structured analytical frameworks and deliver data-driven solutions that inform senior decision-making. Communication & Influence: Exceptional ability to communicate technical risk concepts to diverse audiences — from traders and quants to C-suite executives and regulators — with clarity and conviction. Leadership & Ownership: Demonstrates strong ownership mentality; leads by example, drives accountability, and inspires confidence across cross-functional teams. Adaptability & Resilience: Thrives in a dynamic, high-pressure environment with competing priorities, regulatory deadlines, and rapidly evolving market conditions. Stakeholder Management: Skilled at building and maintaining trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across the Front Office, Risk, and Technology functions. Continuous Improvement Mindset: Proactively seeks opportunities to optimize processes, modernize technology, and elevate team performance through innovation and best practices.**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client's business needs and requirements.**