RISK SPECIALIST

About the Role

• This is your chance to be at the heart of one of Europe's most innovative structured products firms.
• The successful candidate will report to the Head of Independent Price Verification (IPV) in Zurich and serve as his deputy.
• Collaborate with colleagues from the front and second lines across multiple business units.
• Our team is made up of passionate and dedicated risk managers who are eager to learn, support one another, and strive for excellence.
• We foster an environment where we challenge each other constructively, freely share ideas and concerns, and maintain a positive, enjoyable work environment.
• At LeonteQ, we are a leading player in the financial industry, renowned for our innovative approach to structured products involving equities, commodities, precious metals, foreign exchange, crypto assets, interest rates, fixed income, and credit.

What You'll Do

• Report to the Head of Independent Price Verification (IPV) in Zurich and serve as his deputy.
• Verify the daily prices and valuations of complex financial instruments across all major asset classes.
• Review and further develop the IPV methodology and framework to bring them in line with industry best practices.
• Work on and contribute to specific projects, working groups, developments, improvements, and further automation of the IPV tools and processes in close collaboration with IT.
• Review and test new developments.
• Supervise and train a junior member of the IPV Lisbon team.
• Interact with internal and external auditors.
• Work closely with Trading, Treasury, Middle Office, IT, Accounting, and Project Management.
• Conduct ad hoc analyses on various risk and valuation-related topics.
• Perform quality checks to ensure the integrity of bookings and trade data.

What You'll Need

• Master's or Ph.D. in finance, financial engineering, or a quantitative discipline.
• At least 5–7 years of professional experience in valuation control, product control, risk management, client services, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Practical knowledge of the EU Product Valuation (PruVal) framework is preferred.
• Technical knowledge of derivatives and, in particular, exotic products.
• Understanding of risk processes.
• Interpersonal skills (internal and external communication and collaboration; a strong focus on results combined with a team-oriented attitude; good organizational skills and a highly motivated personality).
• Attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

Nice to Have

• Experience with Bloomberg and Reuters.
• Proficient in Python, VBA, Excel, and databases (SQL).