Senior Financial Risk Analyst (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Financial Risk Analyst (Fintech): Monitoring corporate liquidity risks and investments while developing financial risk models to support rapid organizational growth. Focus on forecasting balance sheet items, conducting deep-dive quantitative analysis into market drivers, and building automated data pipelines to surface capital and counterparty credit risks.

Location: Must be based in Chicago, IL; Menlo Park, CA; or New York, NY

Salary: $86,000 - $130,000 USD (based on compensation zone)

Company

A mission-driven fintech company democratizing finance for all through innovative investment and wealth management platforms.

What you will do

• Monitor and report on daily financial risks across the firm, ensuring timely escalation of material exposures.
• Conduct deep-dive quantitative analyses into liquidity risks emerging across the ecosystem.
• Enhance and maintain liquidity risk models and forecasting frameworks.
• Partner with Data Science and Engineering teams to design dashboards, automated alerts, and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with Finance and Product teams to assess emerging risks associated with new business initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in mathematics, computer science, engineering, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in data analytics, risk management, or a comparable analytical role.
• Advanced proficiency in SQL and Python.
• Solid grounding in financial risk methodologies including Value-at-Risk, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
• Understanding of macroeconomics, financial markets, and investment theory.
• Demonstrated ability to build and own end-to-end processes in fast-moving environments.

Nice to have

• Advanced graduate degree such as an MFE.
• Experience developing production-grade financial models in Python or R.
• Familiarity with derivatives, futures, leveraged products, and digital assets.
• Hands-on experience with AI/ML tooling and business intelligence platforms like Superset or Looker.
• Knowledge of ETL pipelines and workflow orchestration tools such as Airflow.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-driven compensation including bonus programs and equity ownership.
• 100% paid health insurance for employees with 90% coverage for dependents.
• 401(k) matching and employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• Flexible lifestyle wallet for wellness and learning expenses.
• Comprehensive time off including holidays, parental leave, and sick time.