Quantitative Risk Analyst

Eames Consulting Group ,
London, Greater London
Salary: £650 per day

Overview

A well known financial firm is looking for a Quantitative Risk Analyst to join their team in London. It primarily involves examining and revising the methodology in relation to the introduction of new products in order to cover market and product-specific risks. The Analyst will build or enhance existing risk models which will then be approved by internal governance and external regulators, prior to being implemented by individuals in the team. Required Skills and Experience: Master's degree (or equivalent) of a computer science or mathematical bias; Experience in a risk management environment within an investment bank or similar; Working knowledge of R. Successful candidate will have to develop prototypes in R. Knowledge of Credit products (CDS and Credit Index options); Strong communication / presentation skills. Report-writing skills for technology departments. Key words: Market Risk, Credit derivatives, Risk Management, Pricing, Stress Tests, R, programming, prototypes, credit, risk, quantitative, Eames Consulting is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.