Risk Analyst - part-time contract (remote)

Overview

This role involves credit analysis and ongoing risk oversight for financial institution counterparties, including internal rating validation, limit setting and reviews, and participation in deal structuring to support risk mitigation. The position also includes framework design and regulatory compliance work, including DORA-related recovery planning and operational risk impact analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform credit analysis of counterparties, including financial institutions such as corporate and investment banks, brokers/dealers, exchange and clearing houses, and central security depositories.
• Confirm, maintain, and keep up to date internal ratings assigned to financial institutions.
• Set limits for operations with financial institutions.
• Conduct annual counterparty reviews and renewal of 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 and Recovery Point Objectives based on operational, financial, regulatory, and reputational impact criteria (DORA requirements).
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of EU regulation by monitoring industry and regulatory developments, updating processes for new regulations, and ensuring required processes are in place.
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical controls, policies, and monitoring across asset custody, settlement, and safeguarding of client funds.
• Complete projects and reports on time.

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.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical skills and diligent team player.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Location

Not specified.