Quantitative Risk Analyst

Quantitative Risk Analyst


Nasdaq Clearing is now looking for a Quantitative Risk Analyst to join the dynamic, technology-driven and highly productive Risk Modelling team at Nasdaqs Stockholm office. Nasdaq Clearing is a multi-asset derivatives clearinghouse covering commodity, equity, and fixed income products. You will be a part of the Risk Modelling team consisting of quantitative analysts, software developers and data scientists.


The Risk Modelling team is responsible for developing and monitoring the risk models used by the clearinghouse to manage the various risks associated with the derivatives clearing business, such as counterparty, market and liquidity risk. You will play a prominent role in the development, implementation and management of these models, with a particular focus on derivatives on equities, indices and fixed income products.


The Risk Management department aims for intra-team knowledge sharing across markets and tasks. Therefore, you will work closely across various teams within the organization, including Operations, Business Development, and Technology, ultimately acting as a subject matter expert against both internal and external stakeholders during the development of both our existing markets as well as new initiatives.


In this position, you will have the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment and to gain a thorough understanding of the global derivatives clearing business.


Your role and responsibilities:


Management and development of Nasdaq Clearings risk models.


Taking part in cross-functional projects in connection to the development of new products and/or markets, and responsible for developing the appropriate models and risk frameworks for covering the risks involved.


Acting as subject matter expert on various derivatives on equities, indices and fixed income, or commodities, representing risk management towards customers, regulators and internal decision makers.


Development of .NET applications used by the risk management team.


We expect you to have:


Masters Degree in Finance/Mathematics/Engineering or equivalent.


Strong quantitative skills.


Experience in the financial services industry is preferable, candidates with a wide-range of experience will be considered.


Experience from derivatives markets, equity, fixed income or commodities, is preferable.


The candidate should have a solid interest in financial markets, and the ability and will to reach a deep understanding of the risks inherent to derivatives.


Positive attitude and an ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.


Excellent language skills in written and spoken English.


Analytical and self-motivated.


It would be great if you have:


Experience of programming in C# and SQL Server databases.


Does this sound like you?




This is a permanent full time position, located in Stockholm, London or Oslo. As the selection process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible.


Come as you are


Nasdaq is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information, and public company services. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 100 marketplaces in 50 countries. Nasdaq is home to over 4,000 total listings with a market value of approximately $12 trillion. To learn more, about our business visit business.nasdaq.com.


Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information or any other status protected by applicable law.


Apply online: http://nasdaqinc.contacthr.com/77279608