Risk Analyst

Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc. • New York, NY

19d • $87,600 - $118,500

About The Position

ICE Clear Europe’s Clearing Risk Department is seeking a front office risk analyst to assist senior risk managers in overseeing and shaping risk management practices at a large futures and options clearing house. The role offers exposure to a wide range of asset classes and complex risk problems. The analyst will handle day-to-day risk management duties and help develop and implement improvements to risk tools, models, and processes, as well as participate in designing and implementing risk initiatives and products that support the business.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Mathematical Finance or an equivalent degree.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to balance trade-offs.
• Ability to collaborate as a team player.
• Ability to conduct research, analyze problems, and formulate and implement solutions efficiently, effectively, and independently.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior risk management experience as a risk analyst or relevant professional experience at an investment bank, hedge fund, or clearing house.
• Strong knowledge of financial derivatives products across multiple asset classes.
• Experience applying risk management models and techniques, such as Value at Risk, liquidity risk, backtesting, and stress testing models.
• Experience with SQL and Python.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mathematical and statistical analysis to calibrate and enhance risk models.
• Ensure the risk management framework and policies are followed and align with regulatory and industry standards.
• Help identify improvements to risk models, processes, and infrastructure.
• Improve documentation of risk processes, procedures, and models.
• Assist with communications involving clearing-member representatives, risk committees, and ICE senior management.
• Build and maintain risk management reports for the ICE Clear Europe board, risk committees, and regulators.
• Monitor model performance tests and assess model appropriateness to demonstrate policy adherence.
• Collaborate with colleagues on policy and methodology development.
• Conduct project work and thematic or ad hoc market research on relevant risk topics.

Benefits

• Healthcare coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) plan.
• Life insurance.
• Time off.
• Paid leave for qualifying circumstances.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level