Graduate Trading Risk Analyst (Fintech)

TL;DR

Graduate Trading Risk Analyst (Fintech): Monitoring trading activity, analyzing market risk, and contributing to the risk framework with an accent on real-time exposure analysis and quantitative tool development. Focus on performing stress tests, backtesting, and collaborating with traders to mitigate risks in a high-stakes trading environment.

Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands (Relocation package provided)

Salary: €75,000–€85,000

Company

hirify.global is a successful and fast-growing high-frequency trading firm that values individual initiative, rapid decision-making, and high technical standards.

What you will do

• Monitor and analyze real-time trading activity, P&L, and risk exposures across various portfolios.
• Build and maintain quantitative tools and models for market risk assessment.
• Perform scenario analyses, stress tests, and backtests to evaluate market behavior.
• Design intuitive dashboards for visualizing complex risk dynamics.
• Investigate data anomalies and ensure adherence to internal risk policies.
• Collaborate with traders and developers to mitigate risks in fast-moving environments.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled or a recent graduate with a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Econometrics or a related quantitative field.
• Solid understanding of statistics, probability, and financial modeling techniques.
• Proficiency in Python or C++ for data analysis.
• Strong interest in financial markets and derivative products.
• Exceptional analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively under time-sensitive conditions.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with SQL, Excel, and VBA.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive career training program.
• Competitive base salary with excellent variable pay.
• Relocation package including budget, flight coverage, and house-finding services.
• Daily in-house chef-prepared meals.
• Travel cost reimbursement.
• Dynamic environment with active social events.