Interim Investment & Risk Analyst

Our client is a well-established financial services organisation with a strong focus on risk management, analytics and innovation. This 6-month contract assignment is available for an immediate start and offers the opportunity to work closely with experienced professionals in a collaborative and business-critical function.

Support daily P&L control activities and investigate valuation or reporting issues
Analyse profitability drivers and risk exposures across a
oad portfolio of financial instruments
Prepare concise management reporting and provide actionable business insights
Identify opportunities to improve and automate business processes using modern technologies
Develop, maintain and enhance analytical tools, dashboards and data products
Collaborate closely with stakeholders across finance, risk and business functions
Contribute to data-driven decision-making through robust analysis and reporting

Drive P&L, risk analytics and business process improvements

Build data products that influence key business decisions

4+ years of experience as an Investment Analyst, Risk Analyst, Market Risk Analyst, Quant Analyst or similar
Strong understanding of financial instruments, including derivatives
Sound knowledge of valuation methodologies and profitability measurement concepts
Excellent Python programming skills with experience in analytics and automation
Proven ability to analyse and improve business processes and underlying business logic
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
High attention to detail with a structured and accurate working style
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex topics clearly to senior stakeholders
Experience with dashboards, data visualisation tools (e.g. Tableau) or analytical product development is advantageous
Exposure to front-office systems and trading environments is beneficial

Immediate start on a business-critical assignment
Exposure to a dynamic financial markets environment
Opportunity to shape analytical and reporting capabilities
Close collaboration with experienced risk and finance professionals
High visibility with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.