Risk Analyst/Consultant - BFSI

Risk Analyst - Consultant

Exp:3-6 yrs

Location: Pune

Client is looking to enhance and upgrade its risk monitoring and risk analytics capabilities by using current and next generation technologies and techniques to provide actionable insights as well as democratize risk information across the firm. We are looking for candidates that have worked on projects to improve decision making effectiveness and timeliness through the use of modern data analysis and business intelligence techniques. The ideal candidate would preferably have some experience in the financial sector but this is not a requirement.

Support Tasks

- Automation of existing manual and semi-manual reports and processes. Automation done viamix of Python, SQL and internal batch IT infrastructure

- Design/modify existing risk analytics reports on various vendor tool platforms includingRiskMetrics, Barra Portfolio Manager, Bloomberg POINT

- Enhance QC processes through use of technology for spotting data issues in risk analytics output

Proposed Projects

- Help design and build next generation of risk tools

- Daily/intraday dashboard that captures current and historical risk of portfolios

Experience with:

1)Working with large amounts of data (source, clean, store) and using tools to generate highlightsand actionable information, preferably in the financial service sector/asset management

2)Familiar with financial risk concepts such as tracking error, beta, Value-at-Risk, stress testing

3)Familiar with statistical analysis techniques including linear regression

Programming skills

- Proficient in Python and working experience of data handling using SQL

- Ability to pick up on any new tool requirements as per the requirements

Any experience coordinating or managing projects (ex risk system implementation) would be helpful.

Shift Time - European Shift (Flexible to stretch as per requirement)

MUST HAVES:

Main Skill Set - BA role+ Python mandatory+ Investment banking product knowledge

Python Development

Mandate - CFA / FRM background