Employment Type: Full-time

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Hybrid work: at the beginning 2 days per week from the office (Warsaw Hub)

 

Project Description:

You will join a Markets Technology team within a global bank, working on a strategic cross-asset platform supporting pricing, trading and risk management across Financial Markets.

The platform is used directly by Front Office (Traders), Risk, and Product Control, covering asset classes such as FX, Equities, and Derivatives. The project focuses on building and enhancing capabilities for trade capture, pricing, valuation, and risk analytics.

This is a Change-the-Bank initiative, with strong exposure to global stakeholders across multiple regions and direct interaction with Front Office users.

 

Responsibilities:

-Work closely with Traders, Risk, and Product Control to gather and define business requirements

-Translate Front Office needs into functional specifications (BRD / FRD / user stories)

-Support end-to-end trade lifecycle analysis (capture, pricing, risk, settlement, reporting)

-Drive workshops, demos, and discussions with senior stakeholders

-Collaborate with development teams to ensure accurate implementation of requirements

-Support UAT, defect analysis, and production rollout

-Analyze and work with trade and market data (intraday & EOD)

-Maintain functional documentation and user manuals

-Contribute to process improvements and system enhancements

 

Mandatory Skills Description:

-Minimum 5 years of experience as Business Analyst in Capital Markets / Financial Markets

-Strong knowledge of at least one asset class: FX, Equities, or Derivatives (incl. structured / OTC)

-Good understanding of derivatives pricing and risk concepts

-Solid knowledge of trade lifecycle (front-to-back)

-Experience working directly with Front Office (Traders / Sales)

-Proven experience in requirements gathering and documentation (BRD / FRD / user stories)

-Experience maintaining functional documentation and user manuals

-Strong SQL skills (data analysis, working with trade and market data)

-Experience working with market data (intraday / EOD) and trade data

-Understanding of trading systems and order/trade flows

-amiliarity with messaging standards (e.g. FIX protocol)

-Strong stakeholder management and communication skills

-Fluent English

 

Nice-to-Have Skills Description:

-Exposure to pricing engines and risk systems

-Knowledge of OMS / EMS platforms

-Experience with Python or VBA

-Understanding of system integrations and data flows in trading environments

-Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (MiFID, EMIR, etc.)

-Experience working in global / distributed teams

-Certifications (CFA, FRM, CQF, PMP)

Accenture is a leading global professional services company that helps the world’s leading businesses, governments and other organizations build their digital core, optimize their operations, accelerate revenue growth, and enhance citizen services.

We offer solutions and assets across Strategy & Consulting, Technology, Operations, Industry X and Accenture Song.

As a Risk professional in the CFO&EV team in Strategy&Consulting/Intelligent Consulting Hub Europe, you’ll work on delivery of projects for our clients – key industry players in the Risk Management sectors around the world. You’ll help our clients keep up with fast changing regulations, innovations as well as changing market conditions. You will be part of a team that brings to our clients industry-leading best practices, technologies and strategies in everything from credit, market, liquidity, enterprise or operational risk and financial crime perspective – to regulatory compliance, robotics, artificial intelligence – and advanced quantitative modelling.

You will be part of multidisciplinary team of risk professionals demonstrating broad palette of skills in various areas.

For more information about CFO&EV teams please visit our website: CFO&EV

THE WORK: Although no two days at Accenture are the same, as a Risk Analyst/Consultant in our CFO&EV practice, a typical day might include:

• Acting as a risk management analyst professional while working with Accenture’s global teams to help clients develop cutting edge and industry leading solutions
• Shaping Accenture’s thought capital around current and emerging risk management topics
• Using your analytical & quantitative skills to provide clarity to complex issues and gather data as well as model driven insights
• Helping clients use technological risk innovations (Big Data & Cloud Solutions, Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning) to enhance and transform the risk management function
• Working across a dynamic, international team where English is the common language

Flexible: We are delivering our work mostly remotely but knowing that Intelligent Consulting Hub Europe (ICH) way of working is also based on traveling and serving advisory, typically working closely with our Clients in their offices, willingness and ability to work at client’s locations mostly across Europe, but also other locations, for short or long term is still required.

With all our roles, there is some in-person time for collaboration, learning and building relationships with clients, peers, leaders, and communities. As an employer, we will be as flexible as possible to support your specific work/life needs.

HERE’S WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Minimum 2 years of risk management experience (Credit, Market, Liquidity, ERM or Financial Crime). Candidates should demonstrate knowledge in one or more of the following aspects:

• Quantification skills in one or more of the risk domain areas
• An understanding of market environment as well as risk regulatory frameworks: knowledge of Basel III and IV principles and practices, ICAAP, MIFID, FRTB, GDPR, IFRS 9, etc.
• Experience across risk platforms and technologies/products, for example Bloomberg, Reuters, Murex, Algorithmics, Moody’s, eFront, OFSAA, etc.
• Operational procedures and processes covering also data management in risk areas
• Proficient level in English and either German, Spanish or French (written & spoken)

Research indicates that some candidates, especially the most diverse ones, may hesitate to apply for positions if they don’t meet all requirements. If you believe you possess the necessary skills, even if not meeting every requirement, we wholeheartedly encourage you to submit your application.

BONUS POINTS IF YOU ARE AND HAVE:

• Digitally savvy and conscious of new technologies; continuous learner; knowledge of programming languages (R, SAS, VBA, SQL, PYTHON)
• Industry certifications such as FRM, PRM, CQF, CFA.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Riskworx is a boutique Financial and Quantitative Modelling consultancy specializing in Banking and Capital Markets. With over 25 years of experience, we bring a unique fusion of knowledge, skills, and impact to the banking sector.

Our expertise spans a wide range of risk types and balance sheet management concerns, including market, credit, liquidity, and operational risk. We are dedicated to delivering effective solutions that address the complex needs of our clients, helping them navigate evolving regulations and leverage technological advancements to their advantage.

Our commitment to problem-solving, value delivery, and building strong client relationships sets us apart in the industry.

Join us at the Riskworx Academy for an exhilarating 3-month Bootcamp, where we handpick graduates from quantitative fields through our rigorous recruitment process to join our exclusive Mavericks Programme.

Throughout this Bootcamp, you’ll have the chance to leverage your skills in computer science, statistics, economics, and applied mathematics to tackle contemporary challenges in financial risk management.

Upon successfully completing the program, you’ll be fully prepared to embark on your career in financial engineering.

Requirements Degree & Qualifications Currently completing (or recently completed) Honours/Masters degree, specialising in any of the following disciplines:

• Financial Engineering
• Financial Risk Management
• Quantitative Risk Management
• Actuarial Science – for those committed to pursuing a career in Financial Engineering
• Mathematical Statistics
• Applied/Financial Mathematics
• Mathematical Sciences
• Business Finance/ Finance (BCom Hns)

Intention to pursue one of the below professional qualifications is advantageous:

• CFA
• FRM
• PRM
• CQF

Skills

• Excellent written & presentation skills
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills including stochastic calculus and time series analysis
• Strong data analysis skills
• Strong financial modelling skills are advantageous
• Software Engineering skills are advantageous

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of Derivative Pricing and Risk Management are advantageous
• Implement and enhance the Riskworx quantitative pricing library
• Engage in research, and new developing areas of interest, elevate the firm’s profile while simultaneously raising your own, through channels such as webinars, research papers and blogs
• Work with the team to provide consulting and advisory services for clients, especially in the following areas: full lifecycle management of models both regulatory and economic, including but not limited to Valuations, Credit Risk (direct and counterparty), Market Risk, Balance Sheet Management and ESG
• Implementation, validation, specification and benchmarking of valuation and risk models across a broad range of asset classes
• Solicit, capture, understand, and solve key client pain points, including requirements captured via business requirement documents (BRDs) and product specifications
• This role is based in Johannesburg and is set to commence in early January 2027
• Please note: Only applications from South African citizens and South African permanent residents will be considered
• A completed postgraduate degree is a requirement for this position
• Offers for this role are made at Riskworx’s discretion***

Isilumko Staffing is recruiting for a Quantitative Analytics Consultant to join the client’s Global Markets portfolio in Sandton. This role is pivotal in ensuring that global trading strategies are effective, scalable, and aligned with broader business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyse and document existing non-linear trading functionality.
• Evaluate the financial costs associated with risk and uncertainty.
• Lead solution design for future trading integration requirements using APIs and backend systems.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and business stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
• Provide expert support and training to internal teams and platform clients.
• Conduct regular product reviews to ensure alignment with evolving market needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc in Mathematical Sciences (Computational Science)
• BSc Financial Engineering
• BSc Actuarial Science / Financial Mathematics
• BEng Mechatronics
• CQF (Certificate in Quantitative Finance)
• ACI Dealing Certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ experience

Experience & Technical Skills

• Strong experience with trading platforms such as Front Arena, Murex, or Calypso
• Proficiency in one or more: Python, C++, SQL, VBA, R, Matlab, Golang
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capability, including system analysis
• Experience in financial modelling and risk management practices
• Proven ability to design, execute, and validate projects end-to-end
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Experience working across cross-functional teams

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and alignment to business goals
• Leadership and team coordination
• Adaptability in fast-changing market environments
• Client relationship management

We are proud to have been helping our clients build better financial futures, for over 50 years. How have we achieved this? By working together – and supporting each other – all over the world. So, join our Investment Solutions and Services (ISS) Delivery team and feel part of something bigger.

About Your Team ISS Delivery is responsible for the design and delivery of all changes in business process and/or technology solutions that support the growth for Fidelity’s Global Investment Solutions & Services business. We partner with Investment Management, Asset Management Operations and Distribution teams across London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Toronto, Australia, Singapore, and China.

About your role Fidelity is investing in several strategic programmes that aim to provide end-to-end solutions and enable the next evolutionary stage of our Investment Management business. These initiatives span multiple asset classes and include Research, Sustainable Investing, Quantitative & Systematic Investing, Portfolio Construction, Order Generation & Execution Management, and Investment Risk & Analytics.

As part of the front office technology & change team, you will work closely with global stakeholders and deliver value to functions including (but not limited to) Research, Client Propositions, Equity, Fixed Income, and Solutions & Multi-Asset.

This role delivers solutions to enhance portfolio performance, operational efficiency, and client outcomes worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

As a business analyst, you will:

• Partner with Systematic Equities portfolio managers, researchers, and quant teams to gather requirements and translate requirements into scalable technology solutions.
• Analyse front-office Systematics workflows across alpha generation, rebalancing, optimization, risk analytics, identifying opportunities to streamline processes and reduce operational risk.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, and analysts across regions to design solutions with global consistency.
• Produce high quality documentation, including requirements, analysis, and processes mapping/optimisation.
• Manage end-to-end delivery of projects, from inception through completion, with a focus on business outcomes.
• Provide user support and training on technology platforms and tools to maximise adoption and efficiency.
• Prepare presentations for senior leadership and support project monitoring & reporting.

About You With a solid background in the analysis, design and implementation of complex investment management technology solutions, you’re the specialist we need. You bring:

• Over 10 years in investment management technology spanning research, portfolio management combined with hands-on Systematic Equities experience across statistical models, alpha signals, factor frameworks, risk Analytics and automated trade workflows.
• Proven experience delivering end-to-end systems implementation, from specification to deployment.
• Knowledge of portfolio construction tools, processes, and data (e.g. holdings, benchmarks, fund look-through).
• Ability to work effectively with global stakeholders and teams at all levels of the business.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas to non-technical audiences.
• Strong problem-solving and team-building skills.
• A degree level education in MBA Finance (Full time) or with professional qualifications (CFA, FRM, CQF) is considered advantageous.

This job is with Deutsche Bank, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork – the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly. Position Overview Role Description The Strategic Production and Analytics of Risk function within Group Strategic Analytics is principally responsible for daily analysis and control of various market and valuation risk metrics onboarded to bank’s strategic platforms. You will work with Market Risk Managers, RNIV Quants, Risk Methodology experts to enable accurate risk measurement and help set up processes for BAU implementation. This role also involves performing controls and checks to ensure completeness and accuracy of the metric in scope. The role requires application of qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyse the data and a deep understanding of Valuation Controls such as IPV (independent price verification), FVA (fair value adjustment) or Pruval (prudent valuation).

Group Strategic Analytics Analytics and technology are seen as central to all the main units of the bank, including Investment Bank, Corporate Bank and to Risk and Control functions. The Strategic Analytics team combines expertise in quantitative analytics, modelling, pricing and risk management with deep understanding of system architecture and programming. The primary output is a scalable and flexible Front Office pricing and risk management system with consistent interface to both the Middle Office and Back Office. The consistency in analytics and the technology platform ensures that no arbitrage can exist between various parts of the Bank as well as rational allocation of constrained resources, including risk budget, balance sheet, funding, and capital.

Our People Our people are outstanding individuals with agile minds, from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. They generate fresh ideas and innovative solutions which set us apart from our competitors and add value to our clients.

What We’ll Offer You As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

• Best in class leave policy.
• Gender neutral parental leaves.
• 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral).
• Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members.
• Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents.
• Accident and Term life Insurance.
• Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Run all production process and controls to check completeness, accuracy and timeliness of the metrics in scope.
• IPV, FVA, Pruval, Levelling & Day1 of various products for Global Valuations team.
• Investigating significant variances / tolerance breaches including handling queries from Front Office related to valuation / prices provided and explain drivers of moves including support with complex analysis, evaluation and decision making.
• Reporting and MIS pack preparation for senior product control management, Front Office, Risk Management and Finance.
• Identify and remediate exceptions that are raised during metric calculations – both at individual Asset Class level and at DB Group level.
• Provide analytical support to Risk Managers and FO Strats to facilitate risk management / improve risk management models / drive business decisions.
• Contribute to methodological enhancements, including quantitative impact analysis. Applying experience and subject matter expertise to perform Run-the-bank tasks such as market risk capital charge impact analysis for methodology, continuous improvement of processes and controls.
• Liaising with Market Risk Managers, FO Quants, Change teams and Methodology to perform deep dives on data / model challenges in new market risk models / valuation risk & capital models.
• Prepare for model governance and Regulatory review process.
• Help specify requirements and test functionalities for seamless implementation of new workflow/data/process enhancements – coordinating with Strats, FO and valuation control functions.

Your Skills And Experience

• A strong, relevant background and 5+ years of experience working in an international Bank or comparable experience.
• Strong analytical skills demonstrated by a background in MFE/MBA in Finance / Engineering / Mathematics / Quantitative Statistics background.
• Good product knowledge of derivatives and pricing in at least one asset class – Equity, Credit, Rates, FX, Commodities or in Counterparty Credit risk.
• Experience in valuation models and pricing techniques.
• Market risk, Middle office, Valuations or Product control background with relevant subject matter expertise in one of the three disciplines.
• Understanding of various functions: IPV, FVA, Pruval, Levelling & Day1or FRTB regulations, or experience in other Market Risk Regulatory areas.
• Knowledge of languages such as Python is mandatory.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills with ability to cope well under pressure and tight timelines.
• A track record of working in a RTB (Production) environment with senior stakeholders with minimal oversight.
• Certification such as FRM or CFA or CQF is preferred.

How We’ll Support You

• Training and development to help you excel in your career
• Coaching and support from experts in your team
• A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs

As a team member in Finance at Nationwide, a Fortune 100 company with nearly $70 billion in annual sales, the opportunities are endless! Let Nationwide help create your career journey! At Nationwide®, “on your side” goes beyond just words. Our customers are at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for associates who are passionate about delivering extraordinary care.

About the Role: As a Predictive Modeler on our Commercial Modeling team, you will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining predictive models that drive our commercial pricing strategies. This position offers a unique blend of data science and actuarial responsibilities, providing an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects and collaborate with a diverse team of professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Model Development: Engage in both new model builds and enhancements of existing models, ensuring they meet business needs and industry standards.
• Technical Expertise: Utilize your coding skills in R, Python, or SQL to develop and maintain complex quantitative models.
• Collaboration: Work closely with team members and business partners across the finance organization to develop creative solutions to business problems.
• Risk Management: Implement financial engineering, data science, and statistical techniques for risk management and business applications.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Technical Proficiency: Strong coding skills in R, Python, or SQL, with a solid understanding of data science techniques and actuarial concepts.
• Analytical Skills: Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in financial risk modeling or actuarial functions.
• Educational Background: Undergraduate studies in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics, or related fields. Graduate-level studies and progress toward actuarial certifications (e.g., ACAS, FCAS) are preferred.
• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to work effectively in a team setting, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn and adapt quickly, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement.

Work Arrangements: We prefer candidates based in Columbus, OH, Des Moines, IA or Scottsdale, AZ. This role may also be staffed fully remote. This role will be staffed at the G5 internal pay band.

Job Description Summary Do you have the desire to analyze data and perform groundbreaking research to drive business outcomes? Nationwide has been using data to serve our members and drive business outcomes for almost 100 years. Our industry-leading workforce adopts an agile work environment and a collaborative culture to deliver outstanding solutions and results. Our Risk Analytics Researchers play a key role in harnessing the power of data to deliver business results. Specifically, they are responsible for modeling sophisticated problems, discovering insights and identifying business opportunities from data using a variety of techniques from mathematics, actuarial studies, statistics, data science and financial engineering.

As a Consultant, you’ll work on projects associated with the design, development, and application of unique risk models. You’ll need a basic understanding of broad business objectives and will work with business partners across the finance organization to develop solutions to pressing business needs. We’ll count on you to be a subject matter authority in Nationwide’s risks. It’s imperative that you are fully proficient with basic and sophisticated mathematical, statistical and analytical techniques associated with risk modeling.

Job Description Key Responsibilities:

• Researches and implements financial engineering, data science and statistical techniques for risk management and business applications.
• Completes regular testing of risk limits to provide distinct management guidance on asset allocation, risk transfer and product growth decisions.
• Owns complex quantitative modeling processes and philosophies. Identifies industry standards to understand if models are working as intended.
• Collaborates to ensure that consistent model assumptions, processes and outputs are well understood and that modeling standard methodologies are upheld.
• Reviews and analyzes model output to identify model limitations and their impact. Provides corrective quantitative methods.
• Crafts and updates model documentation for business continuity purposes.
• Collaborates to develop creative solutions to business problems.
• Acts as the technology owner for Risk Analytics.

May Perform Other Responsibilities As Assigned. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Risk/Actuarial leader.

Typical Skills And Experiences Education: Undergraduate studies in finance, accounting, economics, statistics, mathematics or related subject area required. Graduate-level studies in a related field with advanced degree highly desirable.

License/Certification/Designation: Progress toward FCAS, FSA, CQF, CFA or similar preferred.

Experience: Typically, five or more years of related work experience in financial risk modeling or actuarial functions.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills: Working knowledge of machine learning, stochastic processes, Monte Carlo simulations, sampling methods and other statistical techniques applicable to specialized risk modeling. Prefer mathematical knowledge of specialized risk models such as those used in hedging, economic scenario generation, catastrophe, credit risk, etc. Solid understanding of risk management operations such as asset-liability management, portfolio risk assessment, hedging, etc. Proficient written and verbal communication skills. Intermediate proficiency with Excel and common statistical software such as R, SAS, Python, or MATLAB.