Job Description
Join Nexus Financial Group's elite Risk Management division and safeguard billions in assets through cutting-edge financial modeling. We seek a visionary Senior Financial Risk Analyst to transform complex market data into actionable insights, driving strategic decisions that shape our institution's future. Work alongside industry leaders in our state-of-the-art Manhattan headquarters, where innovation meets tradition in the heart of global finance.
As a cornerstone of our Enterprise Risk Framework, you'll pioneer quantitative methodologies to identify, measure, and mitigate portfolio vulnerabilities. This role offers unparalleled exposure to institutional trading, credit risk assessment, and regulatory compliance within one of Wall Street's most dynamic environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop advanced VaR models and stress testing scenarios for global investment portfolios
- Analyze credit exposure across derivatives, fixed income, and structured products
- Design quantitative risk dashboards for executive leadership and regulatory reporting
- Collaborate with trading desks to real-time monitor counterparty risk limits
- Lead Basel III/IV compliance initiatives and IFRS 9 provisioning calculations
- Mentor junior analysts on risk taxonomy and regulatory best practices
- Present risk mitigation strategies to C-suite and board committees
Qualifications
- Master's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or related quantitative field
- 5+ years of experience in financial risk management at Tier 1 institutions
- Expertise in Python/R for risk modeling and SQL for large datasets
- FRM or CFA charterholder preferred
- Deep understanding of OTC derivatives and credit risk methodologies
- Proven track record designing stress testing frameworks for regulatory compliance
- Exceptional communication skills for translating complex risk concepts
- Experience with risk platforms like Murex, Aladdin, or RiskMetrics