Risk Analyst - part-time contract (remote)

Overview

This role focuses on credit analysis, counterparty risk management, and regulatory implementation across financial institutions. Responsibilities include supporting internal ratings, setting and renewing operational limits, contributing to risk mitigation in deal structuring, and designing and maintaining risk management frameworks. The position also requires performing and documenting Business Impact Analysis aligned with DORA requirements (Recovery Time Objectives and Recovery Point Objectives) and translating EU regulatory requirements into practical controls and monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct credit analysis of the organization’s counterparties, including financial institutions such as corporate and investment banks, brokers/dealers, exchange & clearing houses, and central security depositories.
• Confirm and maintain up-to-date internal ratings assigned to financial institutions.
• Set operational limits for activities with financial institutions.
• Perform annual reviews of counterparties and renew limits.
• Participate in deal structuring with financial institutions with the purpose of risk mitigation.
• Design, implement, 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 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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical skills and a diligent team mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• CySEC Advanced certificate (nice-to-have).

Location

Not specified.