Risk Analyst - part-time contract (remote)

Overview

This role involves credit analysis of financial institution counterparties and ongoing risk management activities, including internal ratings maintenance, limit setting, annual reviews, and participation in deal structuring for risk mitigation. Additional responsibilities include supporting regulatory compliance in line with DORA requirements and translating EU regulatory needs into practical controls across asset custody, settlement, and safeguarding of client funds.

Responsibilities

• Perform credit analysis of counterparties, including financial institutions such as corporate and investment banks, brokers/dealers, exchange & clearing houses, and central security depositories
• Confirm and keep internal ratings assigned to financial institutions up to date
• Set limits for operations with financial institutions
• Conduct annual reviews of counterparties and renew limits
• Participate in deal structuring with financial institutions for the purpose of risk mitigation
• Design and maintain risk management frameworks, including:
  • risk appetite statements
  • capital and liquidity assessments
  • risk registers
• Perform and document a formal Business Impact Analysis to identify and justify Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs) based on operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational impact criteria (DORA requirements)
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of EU regulation by monitoring industry and regulatory developments, tracking new regulations, and ensuring processes are in place
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical controls, policies, and monitoring across asset custody, settlement, and safeguarding of client funds

Requirements

• Degree holder in Finance, Risk Management, Business, or any other relevant field
• At least 3 years of experience in working within a regulated investment firm or CIF company
• Experience in Risk Management and Credit analysis of financial institutions
• Fluent in English, both oral and written
• Knowledge of risk management tools and techniques
• Ability to complete projects and reports on time
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Analytical skills and a diligent team player

Preferred Qualifications

• CySEC Advanced certificate (nice-to-have)