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This role is based in the United Kingdom and as such all normal working days must be carried out in the United Kingdom.

Join us as an Electronic Trading Risk & Control Management Associate

• We’ll look to you to monitor warnings, alerts and alarms associated with certain execution controls
• You’ll be assisting in the investigation and response to electronic trading issues, internal reviews and regulatory inquiries and exams
• This is an opportunity to gain exposure as you participate in systems development projects and coordinate with functions across the bank

What you'll do

In your new role, you’ll be analysing risk relating to electronic trading, supporting risk management projects delivery and assisting key stakeholders to enhance risk management across electronic trading.

You’ll also be:

• Monitoring existing control frameworks and identifying areas for improvement
• Supporting with the logging of key non-market risks inherent in the electronic trading businesses
• Assisting with Internal Audits reviews of the relevant control landscape
• Assisting with electronic trading regulatory enquiries

The skills you'll need

To succeed in this role, you’ll need experience of, or strong interest in, financial services businesses, including investment banking. Along with a foundation of technical and analytical skills, you’ll hold a STEM degree or appropriate analytical qualifications.

You’ll bring knowledge of algorithmic trading and products, paired with a risk-based mind set, to understand the risks associated with algorithmic trading. In addition, you’ll need experience in change and delivering change in a constantly evolving environment. And experience of with working with senior traders and technologists would be advantageous.

You’ll also demonstrate:

• Familiarity with equities and fixed income markets regulation, electronic trading concepts and risks
• The ability to apply a technical understanding to data in order to solve complex problems
• The ability to adapt to changing market situations, technology and business needs
• Reliability when working independently, with sound judgment for when to escalate issues
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you need any adjustments to support your application, such as information in alternative formats or special requirements to access our buildings, or if you’re eligible under the Disability Confident Scheme please contact us and we’ll do everything we can to help.