Quantitative Risk Analyst

Mizuho Global Services India Pvt. Ltd.

Mizuho Global Services Pvt Ltd (MGS) is a subsidiary company of Mizuho Bank, Ltd, which is one of the largest banks or so called 'Mega Banks' of Japan. MGS was established in the year 2020 as part of Mizuho's long term strategy of creating a captive global processing centre for remotely handling banking and IT related operations of Mizuho Bank's domestic and overseas offices and Mizuho's group companies across the globe.

At Mizuho we are committed to a culture that is driven by ethical values and supports diversity in all its forms for its talent pool. Direction of MGS's development is paved by its three key pillars, which are Mutual Respect, Discipline and Transparency, which are set as the baseline of every process and operation carried out at MGS.

What's in it for you?

o Immense exposure and learning

o Excellent career growth

o Company of highly passionate leaders and mentors

o Ability to build things from scratch

Know more about MGS:

https://www.mizuhogroup.com/asia-pacific/mizuho-global-services

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Job Summary:

we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our Risk Analytics team as a Junior Quantitative Risk Analyst. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting risk assessment activities across multiple regions. This role requires a solid understanding of financial products, experience in a bank or securities firm, and proficiency in Python programming.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and implementation of quantitative risk models (e.g., Value-at-Risk, Potential Future Exposure)
• Apply methodologies to assess and manage financial risks
• Demonstrate knowledge of financial products including derivatives, fixed income securities, equities, and foreign exchange
• Understand basic concepts of derivatives pricing and Greeks
• Collaborate with Risk Management teams in Tokyo, Singapore, Hong Kong, and London to enhance risk reporting frameworks
• Perform data analysis, validation, and reconciliation to ensure accuracy and integrity of risk-related data
• Use Python programming to build and maintain risk models, conduct data analysis, and automate reporting processes
• Follow up with other teams on issues identified during validation, reporting, and reconciliation
• Work with global and local IT teams to resolve JIRA tickets

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
• Master’s degree in a quantitative discipline is preferable
• Desirable Experience and Skills:
• Previous experience in a bank, financial institution, or securities firm, preferably in a risk management or quantitative role
• Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Basel and FRTB