Junior Market Risk Analyst

The Pepperstone story started in 2010. We know what it’s like to trade the world’s markets. Our team describes us as a place for the curious and the driven, and we like to do things a little differently; as a transformative global fintech, we’re digital, nimble, connected, and united in our vision to create a better way to trade. We thrive on progress – for our clients and for ourselves. Our organizational culture is ever-evolving, vibrant, diverse, global, and results-focused. You’ll find our 450+ team currently across 11 locations and time zones. We are a global operating company, hence, we kindly request that you share your CV in English! The Role The Junior Market Risk Analyst position is an exciting entry-level opportunity within the Market Risk department, designed to lay a strong foundation for future growth in market risk management and trading operations. In this role, you will collaborate with a global team to analyse client trading behavior, identify clients requiring further review, and assign them to appropriate execution profiles. A key responsibility is to build expertise in market risk management and client identification, supporting the department’s 24/7 oversight of market risk limits and controls. This involves delivering critical support to the Head of Market Risk - EMEA through in-depth analysis, proactive review, and continuous monitoring of risk metrics across multiple asset classes. The role places a strong emphasis on minimizing risk to the organization by utilizing financial instruments and ensuring strict adherence to the group’s risk limits. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a deep understanding of market dynamics while contributing to the team’s success in maintaining a robust risk management framework.

As our Junior Market Risk Analyst, your key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the preparation of risk reports and analyses for the Head of Market Risk, General Manager – Operations, Risk and Analytics, Senior Management, and other stakeholders.
• Supporting the monitoring of the group’s overall market risk to ensure adherence to risk limits.
• Collaborating with senior team members to contribute to the management and reduction of group risk through financial instruments.
• Highlighting potential issues or risks to the Head of Operations, Head of Market Risk, or global compliance functions for review and resolution.
• Aiding with the monitoring of back-end pricing systems and infrastructure to ensure smooth operations.
• Conducting research and contributing to analyses of Pepperstone’s pricing and competitor offerings, while suggesting potential improvements or opportunities.
• Assisting in reviewing potential new products and conducting market research to inform decision-making.
• Supporting clear and transparent communication with stakeholders regarding products, market events, and risks.
• Helping to identify and escalate potential cases of market abuse or malicious trading activities to the compliance team.
• Assisting in the assessment of client trading activities to support effective risk management decisions and counterparty allocation.

Working closely with senior team members on tasks such as best execution reporting, trade reporting, and fulfilling other regulatory requirements.

About you:

• A degree (or near completion) in Mathematics, Commerce, Business, Finance, or Engineering.
• A foundational understanding of financial markets with an eagerness to deepen knowledge.
• Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, with a willingness to learn and apply new techniques.
• Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and adaptable to handling multiple priorities.
• A team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, functions, and time zones.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, and a professional yet approachable interpersonal style.
• Motivated, flexible, and open to learning, with a positive attitude and a desire to grow within the role.
• Committed to ongoing personal and professional development.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to balance tasks and meet deadlines under guidance.

Alignment with Pepperstone’s values and a desire to contribute to its success.

The below skills would be advantageous, however, as a Junior Market Risk analyst we strive to provide you with these skills through ongoing training and development:

• Any previous experience in risk management or dealing.
• Basic familiarity with report building or financial data analysis.
• Beginner to intermediate knowledge of tools like Excel, Python, or SQL.
• Awareness of trading platforms such as MT4/5 and cTrader as well as the backend Manager, or Administrator terminals.
• Why you will enjoy working with us
• Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
• Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Remote working option – work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
• Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities

Paid annual leave and paid sick leave 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements Frequent events and celebrations Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives More about Pepperstone We’re a regulated online Forex and CFD trading platform. With the scale of a global fintech and the agility of a start-up, we arm our clients with everything they need to take on the global markets with confidence. You will be part of a wider passionate and friendly team, and whilst things may not always go to plan, we learn quickly and move forward with impact. Pepperstone is an equal-opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.

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