Risk Management Specialist

Risk Management Specialist




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, evaluating, designing 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, commodities and fixed income products.


Your responsibilities:


The Risk Management department strives 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 detailed understanding of the global derivatives clearing business, while applying and developing a diverse skillset of theoretical and practical risk management practices, coding related to risk management, as well as communicating with stakeholders around risk management.


Furthermore, you will:


Manage and develop of Nasdaq Clearings risk models.


Take 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.


Act 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.


Develop.NET applications used by the risk management team.


You will bring:


Masters Degree in Finance/Mathematics/Engineering or equivalent.


3 years of experience in the financial services industry.


Strong quantitative skills.


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


It would be great if you 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 a constantly evolving environment.


Excellent language skills in written and spoken English.


Analytical and self-motivated.


Experience of programming in Python, C# and SQL Server databases.


Does it sound like you?


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


Come as You Are


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.


We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.


Apply online: http://nasdaqinc.contacthr.com/100923720