Risk Specialist Lisboa

Risk Specialist
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

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, mainly covering capital protection, yield enhancement, and participation product classes. Leonteq acts as both a direct issuer of its own products and a partner to other financial institutions. It also enables life insurance companies and banks to produce
- efficient,
- linked pension products with guarantees.

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

The company holds an investment grade rating from Fitch Ratings Ltd. and Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. , and ESG ratings from MSCI and Sustainalytics. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: LEON), Leonteq is a regulated securities firm by FINMA and a member of the Swiss Structured Product Association.

Founded in 2007, Leonteq has offices and subsidiaries in 13 countries, serving over 50 markets. The company employs over 500 professionals from more than 50 nationalities, fostering a young, dynamic, and diverse workforce. Its Portugal branch, opened in October 2021, supports business growth with up to 100 roles across the value chain.

About the role

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

What you'll do

1. Report to the Head of Independent Price Verification (IPV) in Zurich
2. Contribute to IPV activities covering underlyings and derivatives across various asset classes such as equity, funds, credit, FX, rates, bonds, commodities, and cryptocurrencies
3. Participate in projects and working groups
4. Lead and contribute to the development, improvement, and automation of IPV tools and processes in collaboration with IT
5. Review and test new developments
6. Interact with Trading, Treasury, Middle Office, IT, Partners, Finance, and Project Management teams
7. Perform quality checks to ensure data integrity
8. Conduct
   - hoc risk and valuation analysis

What you'll need

1. 2-3 years of experience in risk or product control
2. Strong quantitative and analytical skills
3. Technical knowledge of derivatives and exotics
4. Understanding of risk processes
5. Excellent communication and collaboration skills
6. Results-driven with good organizational skills and a proactive attitude
7. Proficiency in Python, VBA, Excel, and SQL is a plus
8. Fluent in English, both written and verbal

Nice to have

• Experience with Bloomberg and Reuters

Why you'll love working here

• Experience the dynamics of a leading fintech company
• Learn from domain experts directly
• Work in modern facilities at an exceptional location
• Hybrid work system: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote