Risk Analyst - part-time contract (remote)

Overview

This role focuses on credit and risk analysis of financial institution counterparties, including maintaining internal ratings, setting and reviewing operational limits, and supporting risk mitigation in deal structuring. Responsibilities also include regulatory monitoring and translating EU regulatory requirements into practical controls and processes.

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 keep internal ratings assigned to financial institutions up to date.
• Set limits for operations 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, maintain, and support risk management frameworks, including risk appetite statements, capital and liquidity assessments, and 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, staying updated on 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.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Analytical skills and diligence as a team player.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Location

Not specified in the provided job description.