Risk Analyst

Technology Risk Analyst

📍 New York, NY

A leading global financial institution is seeking a Technology Risk Analyst to join its Risk Technology team. This is an excellent opportunity for an early-career professional looking to build expertise at the intersection of technology, risk management, and capital markets within a highly respected banking environment.

This team is responsible for the initiation, validation, and approval of new financial products before they reach the trading desk, making it a highly visible function with exposure to risk, technology, operations, and front-office stakeholders. The role offers a unique blend of technical analysis and financial markets exposure without requiring a pure software development or quantitative background.

What You'll Do

• Support the risk initiation, validation, and approval process for new financial products and trading activities.
• Analyze business and technical requirements related to risk management systems and controls.
• Utilize SQL to extract, analyze, and report on risk and operational data.
• Leverage Python for automation, data manipulation, and process improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with technology, risk, operations, and front-office teams to ensure effective risk governance.
• Assist with platform enhancements, system testing, and implementation activities.
• Participate in projects involving trading, risk management, and financial products across multiple asset classes.
• Support ongoing process improvements and contribute to technology-driven risk initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• 2–3 years of experience in technology risk, technology analysis, risk management, financial systems, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Financial Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Strong SQL skills with hands-on experience performing data analysis, reporting, or data extraction.
• Working knowledge of Python for scripting, automation, or data processing.
• Interest in financial markets, capital markets, trading systems, and risk management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with trading, risk, or financial services platforms.
• Exposure to Calypso, Openlink, Finastra, or similar financial technology systems.
• Background within investment banking, capital markets, asset management, hedge funds, or other financial institutions.
• Exposure to AI or machine learning initiatives within a business or technology environment.
• Familiarity with derivatives, fixed income, equities, foreign exchange, or structured products.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Join a globally recognized financial institution with a strong reputation in capital markets and investment banking.
• Gain exposure to one of the most sought-after risk and trading technology ecosystems in the industry.
• Work within a highly visible team that provides direct interaction with senior stakeholders and decision-makers.
• Develop expertise at the intersection of technology and finance while building a strong foundation for long-term career growth.
• Enjoy a collaborative team environment with defined responsibilities, mentorship, and exposure to complex financial products.

If you're looking for a role that combines technology, risk management, and financial markets within a dynamic banking environment, we'd love to hear from you.