An established international brokerage firm is looking to hire a detail-oriented and analytical Risk Analyst to join its growing team.
If you thrive in fast-paced trading environments and have hands-on experience in Forex risk management, we would like to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Monitor real-time trading exposure, open positions, and overall market risk.
- Supervise client margin levels and leverage usage in line with internal policies and regulatory guidelines.
- Review trading activity across MT4/MT5 platforms to detect irregular patterns and exposure imbalances.
- Ensure appropriate hedging and exposure management practices are maintained.
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of internal risk management policies.
- Perform stress testing and scenario modelling to evaluate potential market impact.
- Work closely with dealing, finance teams to manage counterparty and cash flow risk.
- Analyse trading data to identify trends, concentration risks, and potential vulnerabilities.
- Produce regular risk reports (daily/weekly/monthly) for senior management, highlighting key exposure metrics and risk indicators.
- Ensure adherence to relevant regulatory standards (including SCA)
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years experience in risk management within a Forex or CFD brokerage.
- Strong working knowledge of MT4/MT5 platforms and risk monitoring tools.
- Solid understanding of margining, leverage controls, and exposure management.
- Advanced Excel skills with strong data analysis capabilities.
- Familiarity with financial regulatory environments and compliance standards.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex trading data.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to perform under pressure in dynamic trading conditions.
