Senior Risk Management Specialist
We are seeking an experienced professional to fill a senior risk management position. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in risk assessment and have excellent analytical skills.
About the Role
This role involves monitoring listed derivatives clearing clients, Lombard/margin account clients, and their corresponding cross-asset limits on an intraday basis. You will identify opportunities for process improvements and suggest risk-reducing measures based on data-driven analysis. Additionally, you will perform risk calculations for portfolios of listed derivatives clearing clients and document operational risk incidents.
Your Responsibilities
* Develop, implement, and enhance monitoring methods and tools in collaboration with Sales, Sales Trading, Trading, Operations, and Risk Management
* Monitor listed derivatives clearing clients, Lombard/margin account clients, and their corresponding cross-asset limits on an intraday basis
* Identify opportunities for process improvements and suggest risk-reducing measures based on data-driven analysis
* Issue intraday margin calls when thresholds are breached
* Perform risk calculations for portfolios of listed derivatives clearing clients
* Document operational risk incidents and ensure timely communication to relevant stakeholders
Your Profile
* You have completed an apprenticeship in banking or finance and hold a relevant post-graduate degree
* A background in mathematics or financial mathematics is strongly preferred
* You offer at least 3–5 years of professional experience in risk management
* Strong coding and programming skills, particularly in R and Python, are essential to support analytical work
* You bring proven and extensive experience in client monitoring and risk management
* Strong skills in risk modelling allow you to assess and manage complex financial exposures
* Solid understanding and hands-on experience with derivatives and margin accounts are essential for this role
Benefits
* Comprehensive onboarding and a pleasant working atmosphere
* Flexible working hours and the option to work from home
* Opportunity to take a sabbatical
* 30 vacation days per year, plus additional holidays
What We Offer
* Attractive salary and financial contributions to company pension plans
* Good accessibility via public transport and employee parking available
* Subsidized "Deutschlandticket"
* Opportunities for personal and professional development
Contact Information
If you are interested in this challenging role, please submit your application, including your salary expectations and earliest possible starting date.