Risk Senior Analyst

 
So, who are we?  
Hello, we’re IG Group. We are a publicly-traded FTSE250 FinTech company who run mobile, web and desktop platforms that help our clients trade stocks & shares, leveraged products, Futures & Options and Crypto. 

We are ambitious. Over 340,000 people already use our platforms. We’re global with offices in 18 countries and products in 16 regions. We’re hungry to move faster, ship better product for our customers and grow our user base. We believe in high autonomy, and we want people who are looking to do things differently in order to create better experiences for our customers. 

We work in cross-functional teams and are laser focused on increasing the number of active clients we serve to drive sustainable growth. 

Your team 

Ready to lead in the fast-paced financial markets? Join the IG Group Risk Team as a Senior Risk Analyst and drive our risk strategy for EU Markets with passion and ambition.  Leverage your analytical expertise to connect the dots across departments, ensuring cohesive risk management. Use your influence to formulate actionable recommendations, and support our auditing and reporting processes. 

Your role in the Team’s Success 

You will join the Risk team within the Risk and Compliance  department in IG Europe GmbH. This dynamic team provides comprehensive risk assessments, integrating risk analysis with a diligent and thoughtful approach to business partnering and reporting. 

You will proactively identify and address potential risks before they materialise. A significant aspect of the role involves formulating strategic recommendations for senior management, supported by robust analysis and data-driven insights. 

What you’ll do 

• Be accountable for the regulatory reporting, in particular according to IFR  

• Improve management of market, credit, and operational risk (incl. RCSA) through process improvements and deep dives to meet growing regulatory expectations 

• Improve controls and oversight of regulatory changes with risk and regulatory reporting impact 

• Point of contact for the external and internal audits for the areas of responsibility 

• Support projects and initiatives to implement and develop the enterprise risk management 

• Contribute to the local ICAAP  

• Improving Board reporting and MI 

• And much more. 

What you’ll need for this role 

Key Qualification Requirements: 

• At least 2 years of experience in Financial Services, preferably in Risk, though experience in Consultancy or Audit will also be considered. 

• Strong interest in managing Risk, with a proactive and independent approach to identifying and addressing potential issues. 

• Experience dealing with Local Regulators and solid understanding of MaRisk and ICAAP requirements. 

• Ability to formulate well-supported recommendations based on thorough analysis, with a track record of being able to justify these recommendations with solid evidence. 

• Proven ability to challenge existing processes and identify opportunities to enhance value and efficiency. 

• Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical skills, with a knack for thinking outside the box and connecting disparate pieces of information. 

• Experience in driving initiatives and supporting projects. 

• Undergraduate degree in a numerical subject, such as Finance or Economics. 

• Fluent in both oral and written English, with excellent communication skills. 

How we work 

We try to take a thoughtful approach to our ways of working as a company. We follow a hybrid working model with 3 days in the office – which we think balances the need to collaborate effectively and connect with each other. When it comes to how we deliver, there are 5 things we want everyone to do to drive high performance, better learning and career satisfaction: 

• Lead and Inspire: Drives trust, alignment, and enthusiasm 

• Think Big: Focus on the problems that most impact commercial outcomes 

• Champion the client: Understand and prioritise client's needs 

• Deliver at pace: Push for fast, sustainable growth  

• Raise the bar: Take ownership, be accountable and share feedback 

We believe that diversity is vital to success, it fuels creativity, drives innovation and sets us up for global success. We’re committed to building teams with a variety of perspectives and skills to help us realise our vision and strategy, that’s why we encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences to join us on this journey. Learn more about our D&I approach here. 

The Perks  

Your growth fuels our success! Thrive with tailored development programs, mentoring opportunities with leaders, and clear career progression. Expand your network through committees, sports and social clubs. Time off for volunteering and community work. Learn more about the Perks here! 

• Health Insurance 

• Pension Scheme 

• Fitness Reimbursement 

• Commute Reimbursement 

• Additional Benefits 

• 30 Vacation Days 

Join us for this exciting journey. Apply now!