Senior Market Risk Analyst

Senior Market Risk Analyst Central London Fully Office-Based £40,000 per annum The OpportunityWe are seeking a motivated and analytical Senior Market Risk Analyst to join a dynamic Middle Office team based in Central London. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a candidate with strong market risk reporting experience and advanced Excel skills to support the production, analysis and enhancement of market risk management information and reporting across a wholesale banking environment. Working closely with senior stakeholders and Head Office teams, you will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of accurate market risk reporting, supporting business decision-making, and driving continuous improvement and automation initiatives. Key Responsibilities • Consolidate data from multiple systems and platforms to produce accurate market risk reporting. • Prepare and deliver timely market risk reports, metrics and management information. • Ensure the production of accurate, error-free MI for senior stakeholders. • Analyse market risk reporting outputs and provide commentary on trends, observations, gaps and mitigation actions. • Support business decision-making and change initiatives through risk analysis and reporting. • Liaise with Head Office teams and internal stakeholders to satisfy compliance and reporting requirements. • Identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency gains and reporting automation. • Investigate reporting anomalies and escalate issues where appropriate. • Contribute to the development and maintenance of departmental procedures and technical documentation. • Support ad-hoc projects and analytical tasks as required by the Head of Middle Office. Skills & Experience Required • Degree or postgraduate qualification in a numerate discipline such as Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or a related field. • Previous experience within Market Risk, Treasury, Risk Reporting, Middle Office or a similar analytical function. • Strong understanding of market risk concepts including: • Money Markets • Foreign Exchange (FX) • Bonds • Derivatives • Liquidity Risk • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including: • Complex formulas • Pivot Tables • Data analysis • Macros • VBA • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy. • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders. Personal Attributes • Methodical and organised approach to planning and prioritisation. • Self-motivated, proactive and able to work independently. • Strong sense of ownership and accountability. • Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on enhancing reporting and processes. Key Stakeholder RelationshipsYou will work closely with teams across: • Middle Office • Risk • Treasury • Settlements • Investments • Compliance • IT • Internal Audit • Senior Management • Head Office Functions Package • £40,000 per annum • Central London location • Fully office-based working environment • Opportunity to develop expertise within a specialist Market Risk and Middle Office function If you have strong analytical skills, advanced Excel expertise, and a keen interest in market risk, we'd be delighted to hear from you.