Risk Analyst - part-time contract (remote)

Freedom24

7d•Remote

About The Position

The Risk Analyst performs credit analysis of counterparties, including financial institutions such as corporate and investment banks, brokers and dealers, exchanges and clearing houses, and central securities depositories. The role confirms and maintains internal ratings, sets operational limits, conducts annual counterparty reviews and renews limits, and participates in structuring deals with financial institutions to mitigate risk. The position also involves designing and maintaining risk management frameworks, risk appetite statements, capital and liquidity assessments, and risk registers. The analyst performs and documents formal Business Impact Analyses to identify and justify Recovery Time Objectives and Recovery Point Objectives using operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational impact criteria in line with DORA requirements. The role requires monitoring EU regulatory and industry developments, translating regulatory requirements into practical controls, policies, and monitoring across asset custody, settlement, and safeguarding of client funds.

Requirements

Degree in Finance, Risk Management, Business, or another relevant field.
At least 3 years of experience working within a regulated investment firm or CIF company.
Experience in risk management and credit analysis of financial institutions.
Fluency in spoken and written English.
Knowledge of risk management tools and techniques.
Ability to complete projects and reports on time.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Analytical skills and a diligent, team-oriented approach.

Nice To Haves

CySEC Advanced certificate holder.

Responsibilities

Conduct credit analysis of counterparties, including financial institutions, brokers and dealers, exchanges and clearing houses, and central securities depositories.
Confirm and keep internal ratings assigned to financial institutions up to date.
Set limits for operations with financial institutions.
Conduct annual counterparty reviews and renew limits.
Participate in structuring deals with financial institutions to mitigate risk.
Design and maintain risk management frameworks, risk appetite statements, capital and liquidity assessments, and risk registers.
Perform and document formal Business Impact Analyses to identify and justify Recovery Time Objectives and Recovery Point Objectives based on operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational impact criteria.
Monitor industry and regulatory developments and keep up to date with new regulations.
Ensure processes are in place to address regulatory requirements.
Translate regulatory requirements into practical controls, policies, and monitoring across asset custody, settlement, and safeguarding of client funds.