Senior Risk Analyst – Prudential Stress Testing
- Type: Permanent
- Location: England - London
- Industry: Financial Services - Banking
- Specialism: Risk Oversight
- Salary: £60,000 – 78,000 plus benefits and bonus
- Date Posted: 12/11/2025
- Consultant: Jack Woodlock
A global investment banking and asset management client of ours has appointed us exclusively to find them someone to Join their prudential risk team and play a key role in providing valuable insights using enterprise-wide stress testing frameworks, supporting the organisation’s ability to navigate a rapidly changing financial landscape. The role is based in London offices with Hybrid working available
Role Description
- Contribute to the development and enhancement of our enterprise-wide stress testing frameworks, scenario design, and risk identification processes
- You will be involved in the oversight of capital adequacy assessments and climate risk scenario analysis, helping to deliver meaningful insights into the organisation’s risk profile and financial strength
- Apply your analytical skills to complex risk challenges, communicate your findings to both technical and non-technical audiences, and support the ongoing development of risk management practices within the organisation
- Collaboration and connection are central to this role, as you work closely with teams across the firm and participate in key projects and initiatives
- Your work will have a direct impact on the strategic decision-making of the business, as you engage with a wide range of stakeholders across EMEA and beyond
Role Requirements
- Knowledge of stress testing, and familiarity with UK or EU regulatory requirements and guidance related to stress testing and capital adequacy assessments
- Experience in a related role or with transferable skills gained within a financial institution, consultancy, regulatory body or rating agency
- Academic background in a quantitative discipline, with an understanding of macroeconomics and risk management
- Interest in financial markets, including current and emerging macroeconomic, financial, commodity and asset management market trends
- Strong technical, analytical and programming skills (such as R, Python or similar), with the ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work collaboratively, demonstrating strong verbal, written, communication and presentation skills