Graduate in Risk (Market Risk and Stress Testing)

Graduate in Risk (Market Risk and Stress Testing) Lisbon Risk 100%

WHO WE ARE

Leonteq is a Swiss fintech company with a leading marketplace for structured investment solutions. Based on proprietary modern technology, the company offers derivative investment products and services and predominantly covers the capital protection, yield enhancement and participation product classes. Leonteq acts as both a direct issuer of its own products and as a partner to other financial institutions. Leonteq further enables life insurance companies and banks to produce capital‑efficient, unit‑linked pension products with guarantees.

Leonteq generated turnover of CHF 27. 6 billion and posted total operating income of CHF 238. 5 million in 2024. As of 31 December 2024, Leonteq's shareholders' equity totalled CHF 803. 8 million.

Leonteq has an investment‑grade rating from the rating agencies Fitch Ratings Ltd. and Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. , who have evaluated and assigned ratings to Leonteq AG and Leonteq Securities AG, respectively. Furthermore, Leonteq has ESG ratings from both MSCI as well as Sustainalytics.

Leonteq is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: LEON) and is a securities firm regulated by the Swiss Financial Market Authority FINMA and is a member of the Swiss Structured Product Association.

Founded in 2007, Leonteq today has offices and subsidiaries in 13 countries, through which it serves over 50 markets. The company employs over 500 professionals from more than 50 nationalities around the world and brings a young, dynamic and diverse workforce to the global fintech market. Leonteq's Portugal branch opened in October 2021 and is part of Leonteq's initiative to support business growth with the employment of up to 100 designated roles along the entire value chain.

About the role

At Leonteq, we are a leading player in the financial industry, renowned for our innovative approaches, our commitment to excellence and our entrepreneurial spirit. Our organisational values people together, passion, dedication, quality and expertise are our guiding north star.

What you'll do

• Monitor and analyze the evolution and impact of market stress scenarios
• Conduct daily market risk analysis and prepare reporting across asset classes
• Track exposure levels against established limits and alert on key movements
• Support validation of stress scenarios and review calculation methodologies
• Contribute to regression testing for new development releases
• Perform P&L explanations and explore drivers behind daily changes
• Execute ad‑hoc simulations and portfolio sensitivity analyses
• Engage with cross‑functional teams, including Trading, Credit & Liquidity Risk, Middle Office, and IT Development
• Participate in ongoing initiatives and risk methodology projects within the Market Risk function

TRAINING STRUCTURE

• Derivatives: multi‑asset, Greeks, hedging techniques
• Structured Products: usage, representation, risks
• Risk control frameworks – market, credit, liquidity and operational risk
• Risk methodology techniques – stress tests
• Process and control design and analysis

What you'll need

• Master’s, Ph
  D, or MBA in Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or similar quantitative discipline
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel (VBA a plus)
• Programming experience preferred (Python, R)
• Familiarity with databases (Access or SQL) an advantage, training provided if required
• Strong communication skills and proactive collaboration style
• Fluent English, written and spoken

Why you'll love working here

• Two intensive one‑week off‑site training classes, focusing on important aspects of early career development
• Upon successful completion of the twelve‑month Graduate Program, we plan to offer you a permanent full‑time employment, which will position you for a continued successful career with
• Insight opportunities across all departments to understand and build know‑how in the mechanics of the structured investment product value chain