Risk Analyst

BME - Bolsas y Mercados Españoles - drives the transformation of financial markets and belongs to SIX, the third largest exchange group in Europe.

What sets us apart drives us ahead: between local roots and global relevance, we are a unique blend of tradition and future, of foundation and growth. We value bright minds and inspire them to grow with their ideas. Come and shape the future of finance with us.

Madrid | Working from home up to 40% | Reference 7533

As a Risk Analyst, you will play a key role in shaping the key processes for managing BME CLEARING’s risks. As part of the Quality Risk Management Department and thus the "Second Line of Defense", you will contribute to monitor, report and analyse the CCP’s risks, enhancing the existing risk management framework in compliance with the EMIR Regulation, and in accordance with SIX Group risk policies, procedures and best practices in terms of risk management.

• Monitor and assess relevant Key Risk Indicators (among others, Market, Credit and Liquidity risk) and report to Management Committees and Regulators
• Ensure that risks are appropriately managed with legality and conformity to established regulations, as well as fostering a continued improvement of the Risk methodologies, procedures and internal regulations of the CCP following the best Risk Management practices
• Preparation of ad hoc analyses, presentations of results for the decision‑making bodies and supervisory authorities as well as leading initiatives in the area of risk management
• Close collaboration with Quantitative Risk, Swiss Risk Management, BME Clearing’s Operations (1st line of defense) as well as other SIX Clearing teams, amongst others

• Minimum of three years´ experience in the financial markets industry, preferably in market risk management. Experience in a CCP and IRS products will be considered positively
• University degree in finance or equivalent, a MSc in Risk Management or Financial Markets; FRM, CFA or similar certifications is desirable
• Solid understanding of derivatives products and risk management concepts such as scenario analysis, Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, risk measures/greeks, and regulatory capital frameworks
• Microsoft Office’s professional user; experience with databases and programming skills highly preferred
• A self‑starter, proactive and able to adapt to evolving requirements and competing priorities. Team‑orientated, while able to complete tasks independently. Strong analytical, critical and conceptual thinking, excellent attention to detail, problem‑solving and goals‑oriented skills
• Good communication skills, verbal and written, both in English and Spanish to clearly convey ideas in front of different stakeholders

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For this vacancy we only accept direct applications in English.

Diversity is important to us. Therefore, we are looking to receiving applications regardless of any personal background.

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Agile Working Methods
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