Quantitative Risk Specialist

As Quantitative Risk Specialist you will play a critical role in developing, implementing, and maintaining risk models, analyzing market risk for our positions, and expanding our risk framework. You will work in an organisation with high standards for risk and make a difference where it matters by continuously improving our risk environment. You will have ample opportunities to work on exciting projects and innovative ideas.

We value individuals who can quickly adapt to changing circumstances, have a proactive and hands‑on mentality, and are adept at problem‑solving.

Da Vinci offers an exciting and dynamic work environment, where employees are given the freedom to come up with great ideas and the space to push these to completion. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a successful and fast‑growing company.

• Monitor and analyze trading activity, risk exposures, and P&L across portfolios in real‑time.
• Build, enhance, and validate quantitative models for market, credit, and liquidity risk.
• Perform scenario analysis, stress testing, and backtesting to assess model performance under diverse market conditions.
• Collaborate with traders and developers to identify and mitigate risk in rapidly changing market environments.
• Design and implement intuitive tools for visualizing risk and market dynamics using our in‑house UI.
• Investigate anomalies in data and trading behavior to drive continuous improvements in risk controls.
• Help ensure compliance with internal risk policies and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Support smooth day‑to‑day operations through ownership of key risk monitoring processes.

• Up to 3 years of experience in financial services, preferably in risk, trading, or quantitative roles.
• A strong interest in financial markets, derivative products (futures, options), and risk management.
• Proficiency in Python or C++ for data analysis and model development.
• Solid understanding of statistics, probability, and financial modeling techniques.
• Familiarity with SQL, Excel, and VBA is a plus.
• Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills; able to explain complex concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, curious, and comfortable taking initiative in a high‑stakes environment.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team under time‑sensitive conditions.
• An opportunity to work in a high‑tech, driven environment.
• A base salary of EUR
  65k‑80k(based on experience).
• Excellent variable pay and growth opportunities.
• A relocation package when moving from abroad, including a relocation budget, flight coverage, house‑finding service and expat support.
• Fresh breakfast, lunch and dinner prepared by our in‑house chef.
• Social events and after‑work drinks.
• Reimbursement of travel costs to and from the office.