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RISK SPECIALIST
The Risk Specialist supports the independent price verification (IPV) of underlyings and derivatives for various asset classes and contributes to the further development and automation of IPV tools and processes. The focus is on quantitative and analytical skills as well as technical knowledge of derivatives and risk management processes.
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About the role
At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, renowned for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence and our entrepreneurial spirit. Our organisational values are people together, passion, dedication, quality and expertise are our guiding north star.
Tasks
- Report to the Head of Independent Price Verification (IPV) in Zurich
- Contribute to the IPV activities covering underlyings and derivatives for various asset classes, such as equity, funds, credit, fx, rates, bonds, commodities and currencies
- Participate in specific projects and working groups
- Lead and contribute to new developments, improvements, and further automation of the IPV tools and processes in close collaboration with IT
- Review and test new developments
- Interact with Trading, Treasury, Middle Office, IT, Partner, Finance and Project Management teams
- Perform quality checks to ensure integrity of bookings and trade capture
- Perform ad-hoc analysis on various risk and valuation related topics
Requirements
- Master or Ph.D. in Finance, Financial Engineering, or a quantitative discipline
- Minimum of 2-3 years of professional experience in a risk or a product control function
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills
- Technical knowledge of Derivatives and Exotics in particular
- Understanding of risk processes
- Interpersonal skills (internal and external communications and collaboration, high standards for client service)
- Results-oriented with a team player attitude, good organisational skills with a highly driven personality
- Good Python, VBA, Excel and databases (SQL) skills are a plus
- Attention to details
- Good written and verbal communication in English
Nice to Have
- Experience with Bloomberg, Reuters
We offer
- Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company
- Possibility to work with domain experts and learn from them directly
- Work in modern facilities at an exceptional location
- Hybrid work system: 3 days office and 2 days home office
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