Financial Risk Analyst

Leicester
2 weeks ago
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Our financial services client is looking for a new Financial Risk Analyst to join a small, growing team as part of the 2nd line function. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Junior Risk / Financial Analyst to gain exposure to multiple areas of the 2nd line function including oversight, validation, assurance as well as develop their technical skills in Excel / VBA / SAS / SQL. The organisation is Leicester based and operate a 50% hybrid model.
  
The Role:

Support in the production of Financial Risk Management Information (MI)
Assist in the maintenance and development of the organisations Key Risk Indicators (KRI’s).
With support, assist with EUC validation activities and draft EUC reports.
Aligning with the Financial Risk oversight framework, assist with the testing of key documents and process relating to ICAAP, ILAAP and the strategic plan.
Assist with 2nd line assurance activities that include a wider remit including financial modelling, financial systems and regulatory reporting.
Work closely with the Head of to assist with important activities such as committee meetings, regulatory matters and audits.   
Key Skills / Experience Required:

IT, Numerical or Analytical skills from a degree or similar education in mathematics, economics, statistics or similar.
6 months – 2 years professional experience in a risk related role from any regulated industry like financial services, utilities, retail, telecoms or insurance etc.
Some technical skills either from Excel, VBA, SAS, SQL or similar – analytically minded.
Enthusiastic individual keen to learn and develop their skills and experience.   
Full specification available
  
Should you feel you have the right skills / experience and are based within a commutable distance to Leicester, a UK resident that would not require sponsorship, please apply and you will be contacted by James Evans from TRR

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