Consultant in FS | Market Risk Analyst – Lisbon

Adecco Recruitment is currently recruiting a Consultant/Senior Consultant in Financial Services – Market Risk Analyst to join a prestigious Consulting Company, which is launching its operations in Portugal. Equipped with a strong analytical mindset, you will be ready to contribute to this fast-growing company and take on a key role in market risk analysis.

Requirements :

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field. A Master’s degree or relevant certification (e.g., FRM, CFA) is highly preferred;
• Experience: 5 to 10 years of experience in market risk analysis or consulting within global banks, with a deep understanding of market risk frameworks, processes, and regulatory requirements;
• Market Risk Expertise: Extensive knowledge of key market risk areas, including risk modeling, stress testing, scenario analysis, and VAR (Value at Risk) methodologies;
• Regulatory Knowledge: Strong familiarity with global and regional regulations (e.g., Basel III, FRTB), and experience ensuring compliance with market risk standards in financial institutions;
• Project Management: Proven ability to manage complex projects is a plus, from initial risk assessment and data analysis to implementation, within market risk departments;
• Analytical Skills: Excellent problem-solving and analytical capabilities to assess market data, identify risks, and provide strategic recommendations;
• Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage with senior stakeholders, including CROs, risk managers, and heads of trading desks, to understand business needs and deliver tailored risk solutions;
• Process Improvement: Experience in identifying and implementing process improvements to optimize risk management practices and regulatory compliance within banking institutions;
• Technology Savvy: Familiarity with market risk systems and tools (e.g., Murex, Bloomberg, MSCI RiskMetrics) and the ability to leverage technology for risk analysis and reporting;
• Risk and Control: Strong understanding of risk management principles, including market risk limits, risk controls, and capital adequacy frameworks in banking;
• Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex risk concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders;
• Leadership and Teamwork: Demonstrated leadership in managing teams, mentoring junior analysts, and collaborating with cross-functional teams in a global environment;
• Languages: Portuguese and English. French is a plus but not mandatory;
• Travel Overseas: Prepared for temporary assignments abroad (e.g., France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg).