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Risk Director – Rates
Title: Director, Front Office Risk – Rates & Equities
Location: London
Salary: Highly competitive + exceptional benefits
A global financial market infrastructure firm is seeking a Risk Director with expertise across Rates to join its leadership team. This is a senior strategic role at the forefront of market risk, modelling, and quantitative development for one of the largest and most diverse derivatives clearing operations globally.
Key Responsibilities
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Own and enhance risk models and frameworks across interest rate and equity derivatives.
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Design and implement new risk methodologies and controls to meet evolving regulatory and market demands.
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Oversee backtesting, validation, and performance monitoring of complex risk models.
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Lead dialogue with senior management, clearing members, and regulatory stakeholders.
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Manage and mentor a team of quantitative risk professionals.
Experience & Qualifications
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Postgraduate degree in Financial Engineering, Quantitative Finance, or a related field.
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Deep understanding of derivatives and quantitative risk methodologies.
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Proven leadership experience within front-office or clearing risk.
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Strong programming and data analysis skills (Python, SQL).
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Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement ability.
This position offers a rare chance to influence risk strategy and infrastructure in a highly visible role, working with some of the most dynamic asset classes in global finance.
To apply, please contact Josh Lawson (Head of Risk Recruitment) or Georgina Carter (Researcher)
We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.
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