Job Description
Horizon Capital Group is a leading global banking institution seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Senior Financial Risk Analyst to join our elite risk management team in the heart of the City of London. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks that impact our global portfolio. You will work closely with senior leadership to drive a risk-aware culture and ensure strict compliance with stringent regulatory standards. If you are passionate about financial stability and possess a keen analytical mind, we want to hear from you.
Responsibilities
- Lead the identification and assessment of credit, market, and operational risks across the organization.
- Develop and maintain sophisticated risk models and scenario analysis tools to predict market trends.
- Ensure strict adherence to regulatory frameworks, including FCA guidelines and Basel III/IV standards.
- Prepare detailed risk reports and presentations for the Board of Directors and executive stakeholders.
- Collaborate with product teams to design risk-appropriate financial products and services.
- Conduct regular audits of internal controls and recommend process improvements.
- Monitor global economic indicators and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions.
Qualifications
- Professional qualification such as CFA, ACA, or CIMA is highly desirable.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in financial risk analysis or quantitative analysis within a banking sector.
- Strong proficiency in data analytics tools, including Python, R, SQL, or advanced Excel modeling.
- Deep understanding of banking regulations, financial markets, and economic indicators.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex data to non-technical stakeholders.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).