We are partnering with a financial services giant to recruit an Investment Risk Analyst on a 6-month fixed term contract.
This is an opportunity to step into a hands-on Line 1 risk role within a large investment function supporting millions of members. The position sits at the intersection of investments, operations, and risk, offering exposure to a broad range of asset classes and stakeholders across the business.
The Opportunity
This role works closely with front-to-back investment teams across financial markets, supporting the day-to-day running of investment operations while contributing to ongoing improvements in processes and risk management practices.
You will be responsible for managing incidents and issues arising from trading and operational activity, partnering with stakeholders across investments, operations, and risk, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. The environment is fast-paced and requires someone who can balance operational delivery with process enhancement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and resolve investment-related incidents and operational issues
- Support risk activities across trading and investment operations processes
- Work closely with investment operations, trading, and investment management teams
- Contribute to process improvements and operational uplift initiatives
- Engage with a range of asset classes including equities, derivatives, FX, and OTC & listed products
- Experience in investment operations or financial markets
- Exposure to multiple asset classes (e.g. equities, derivatives, FX, OTC products)
- Strong understanding of trading or post-trade processes
- Awareness of risk principles (Line 1 or operational risk exposure beneficial)
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced, complex environment
- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, hands-on approach
