Quantitative Risk Specialist Lisboa

Quantitative Risk Specialist
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

Are you interested in working in the Financial Markets?

We are looking for a Quantitative Risk Specialist to join our team.

Who are we?

Itaú BBA Europe is a banking subsidiary of Itaú Group, the largest banking institution in Brazil and in Latin America. We believe that talent and innovation flourish in a diverse and inclusive environment, so we are a Bank driven by diverse people, committed to generating value for our customers and our society. We want our employees, the Itubers, to feel welcomed to bring as much of their true selves to work as they like.

Therefore, we encourage all candidates to apply regardless of gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, and any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.

Our core values are:

We don’t have all the answers - We have each other’s back - We treasure diversity - We are driven by results - We put the client first - Ethics are
- negotiable

We are in constant transformation and looking for a
- motivated, proactive, and flexible Risk Specialist to join our Risk Department team in Lisbon.

What does the Risk area do?

Risk department performs a fully independent function, acting as a second line of defense, in order to ensure strict compliance with regulations, risk management oversight and sustainable growth.

What would be your key responsibilities?

• Risk Analysis:
  
  Conduct thorough analysis of market risk factors, including interest rates, foreign exchange rates, credit spreads, and equity prices.
• Models:
  
  Develop and maintain pricing and risk models for various financial instruments, including equity and credit structured notes, ensuring accuracy and reliability.
• Quantitative Analysis:
  
  Analyze market trends and forecast potential risks, deeply understand and monitor the ongoing Derivatives’ Mt
  M and related initial and variation margin.
• Development:
  
  Design and implement software solutions that enhance risk management and pricing and risk model capabilities.
• Reporting:
  
  Prepare detailed reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key findings and recommendations.

What are we looking for?

1) Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in market risk analysis and pricing.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, Finance, Economics, or another related field.

2) Skills

• Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, Microsoft Fabric and Power BI.
• Experience with risk management software and tools.
• Excellent
  - solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal in Portuguese and English.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

3) Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or banking industry.
• Knowledge of regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.
• Advanced degree or certifications in risk management.

What can you expect?

• Pemanent Contract;
  
  
• Competitive compensation with eligibility for discretionary variable remuneration
• Robust health insurance coverage
• Hybrid work;
  
  
• A dynamic,
  - paced, challenging and international working environment;
  
  
• Development andgrowth opportunities to support you in your career

If you believe you are the right fit for this position, please send us your application!

Please note:

Only applications through Linked
In will be considered and due to the high volumes of applications that we receive, we will only contact those candidates that we would like to invite to an interview.