Market Risk Analyst

Summary

Join Pepperstone as a Market Risk Analyst and ensure the company's market risk is monitored and controlled effectively. Based on a strong understanding of financial markets and the CFD industry, you will proactively monitor market risk exposure, minimize group market risk, and analyze flow across asset classes. You will also engage in Market Risk and Trading Operations projects, liaise with prime brokers, and execute spot FX and metals position rolling. Additional responsibilities include supporting client trading environments, preparing reports, consulting with stakeholders, providing input to trading product roadmaps, and fostering a collaborative culture. This role requires relevant certifications in Business or Finance, solid market risk and trading experience, and exceptional understanding of market risk management processes and dealing systems. You will also need strong communication and analytical skills, the ability to adapt to a fast-paced environment, and a commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Relevant certifications in Business or Finance
• Solid market risk and trading experience
• Exceptional understanding of market risk management processes and dealing systems
• Exceptional understanding of maintaining, monitoring, and administering trading platforms, trading infrastructure, and bridge technologies
• Highly numerate, with the ability to clearly articulate data-driven business insights
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to translate complex trading language and concepts into plain English
• Ability to adapt to ongoing change in a fast-paced and, at times, demanding environment
• Ability to highlight market risk issues accurately and in a timely manner
• Ability to meet deadlines, make independent decisions, and utilise sound judgement
• Ability to role model Pepperstone’s values
• Ability to work across other time zones as required
• Demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Proactively monitor market risk exposure across asset classes to ensure we maintain value at risk and exposure limits
• Actively minimise group market risk through the trading of financial instruments and escalate as required
• Proactively analyse flow across several asset classes and ensure that flow is monetised effectively
• Engage and contribute to ongoing Market Risk and Trading Operations projects relating to electronic trading infrastructure
• Liaise with prime brokers and liquidity providers to maintain and enhance operations as required
• Execute and manage the continuous rolling of spot FX and metals positions past settlement dates with the prime broker
• Support the efficient operations of our client trading environments, technical performance of the liquidity providers and trading infrastructure
• Prepare reports/analysis as required by your immediate manager and/or senior management
• Effectively consult and communicate with internal and external stakeholders such as Operations, Customer Services, Sales, Marketing, and Compliance
• Provide input to trading product roadmaps for the Pepperstone group
• Work collaboratively with others across multiple channels and teams to foster a collaborative culture and help mentor and support team members
• Support internal Enterprise Risk & Compliance teams as appropriate
• Ensure compliance with key regulatory obligations
• Work across time zones, flexibly as required

Benefits

• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
• Annual remuneration review
• Employee referral bonuses for referring top talent to the company
• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Remote working option - work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
• 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
• 10 days of Company paid sick leave annually
• 25 days of paid vacation annually
• Employee monthly & quarterly recognition programs for outstanding performance and achievements
• Frequent events and celebrations
• Pension fund
• Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing
• Comprehensive medical group insurance & gym discount for those who choose to enroll in medical insurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme