Senior Analyst, Risk Management

About the role

ICE Clear Europe’s Clearing Risk Department is seeking a Senior Analyst to support senior risk managers in shaping risk practices at one of the world’s largest futures and options clearing houses. You will work with a dynamic team, engage with multiple asset classes, and tackle complex risk challenges.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct mathematical and statistical analysis to calibrate and enhance risk models.
• Ensure adherence to the risk management framework and regulatory standards.
• Identify and recommend improvements to risk models, processes, and infrastructure.
• Maintain and enhance documentation of risk procedures and models.
• Communicate with clearing members, risk committees, and senior management.
• Build and maintain risk reports for the board, committees, and regulators.
• Monitor model performance, run back‑testing and stress‑testing, and assess model suitability.
• Collaborate on policy and methodology development and conduct ad‑hoc market research.

Required profile

• Degree in Mathematics, Engineering, Finance or a related field.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities.
• Prior experience in risk management (investment bank, hedge fund, or clearing house) is advantageous.
• Knowledge of financial derivatives across multiple asset classes.
• Experience with VaR, liquidity risk, back‑testing and stress‑testing models.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• SQL
• Python