Senior Financial Risk Analyst (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Financial Risk Analyst (Fintech): Analyzing and monitoring global credit, liquidity, and market risk portfolios with an accent on underwriting strategies and independent risk assessment. Focus on leveraging SQL and Python to automate risk monitoring, translate complex data into actionable strategies, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure optimal risk-adjusted growth.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from London or Stockholm

Salary: £68,807–£98,395 GBP

Company

A global fintech company providing payment and shopping services.

What you will do

• Monitor credit, liquidity, and market risk trends across global portfolios.
• Review underwriting strategies and individual credit decisions for actionable insights.
• Use SQL and Python to audit and review automated credit decisioning rules and data models.
• Improve and automate recurring financial risk monitoring processes.
• Collaborate with business units on deep dives into counterparty, FX, and interest rate risks.
• Translate complex data into actionable business improvements balancing growth and risk appetite.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Science, or Mathematics.
• 2–3+ years of experience in risk management, credit risk, or treasury within financial services.
• Foundational knowledge of financial risk management strategies in institutions.
• Proficiency in SQL and ability to navigate large datasets.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Must be located in or able to work from London or Stockholm.