Senior Market Risk Analyst – London

About the role

We are seeking a motivated Senior Market Risk Analyst to join our dynamic Middle Office team in Central London. The role will support the production, analysis and continuous improvement of market risk reporting across a wholesale banking environment.

Key responsibilities

• Consolidate data from multiple systems to produce accurate market risk reports.
• Prepare and deliver timely market risk metrics and management information.
• Ensure error‑free MI for senior stakeholders and provide commentary on trends and gaps.
• Support business decision‑making and change initiatives through risk analysis.
• Liaise with Head Office and internal teams to meet compliance and reporting requirements.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Investigate reporting anomalies and escalate issues as needed.
• Contribute to departmental procedures, technical documentation and ad‑hoc analytical projects.

Required profile

• Degree or postgraduate qualification in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or a related numerate discipline.
• Previous experience in Market Risk, Treasury, Risk Reporting, Middle Office or a similar analytical function.
• Strong understanding of market risk concepts including Money Markets, FX, Bonds, Derivatives and Liquidity Risk.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and attention‑to‑detail capabilities.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to engage senior stakeholders.
• Methodical, self‑motivated and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• Advanced Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, data analysis).
• VBA/macros development for automation.

What we offer

• £40,000 per annum