Risk Analyst/Programmer - (US-NY-New York)

Risk Analyst/Programmer - (US-NY-New York)

Minimum Education: Bachelors
Job Type: Contract
Jobcode: HAKJA1

Rate to $600 p/d corp-to-corp; less on a W-2 


Design/implement data model and risk reporting tools for limit monitoring, back testing, capital calculation, stress testing, capital calculation, Risk identification, capture and assessment process 
Participate in analysis and testing of Global strategic risk calculation and aggregation engines and components; 
Improve current modules with more standardization, robustness and efficiency. Potentially apply the tools for wider usage across sites and regions 
Work with users on software support, testing and maintenance issues 
Write functional spec, technical design/implementation and user guide papers 




Skills / Qualifications: 



Ideally 3-5 years of experience in financial services industry. 
Expert in SQL/Sybase; 
Solid Excel/VBA programming skills and experience 
Knowledge of market risk measures and experience in market risk systems is preferred 
Familiar with Java/Web programming is a plus 
Excellent verbal and written skills are a must. Must be able to explain complex and/or technical matters clearly, accurately and simply. Frequent interactions with market risk and credit risk managers, product controllers, and senior IT developers. Timely feedback and escalation to line manager. 
Think out-of-the-box and be creative in software solutions with the target and time-constraint in perspective 
Organized, detail-oriented and self-motivated quick learner and starter. Ability to work in a team and develop & maintain relationships. 
Proactive and dynamic, be able to work on multiple projects simultaneously and address ad-hoc requirements in an open, accurate and timely manner 
Exposure to financial products and risks are preferred; Experience in risk reporting and design is a plus 
Excellent educational background in computational or quantitative field (Computer Science, Math, Physics, Financial Engineering) is preferable. 


Please quote your best rate and email a resume in Word that makes it obvious how you match the specification 

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