Financial Risk Analyst

About the Position

Financial Risk Analyst

We are seeking a Financial Risk Analyst to join our team in Bangalore, IN. This role involves monitoring and controlling the Market and Credit risk portfolio exposure for Swiss Re group, developing tools to improve data consistency, and analyzing large-scale data to present simplified insights to management.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control the Market and Credit risk portfolio exposure for Swiss Re group, regularly performing change & impact analysis and presenting key active business drivers and passive changes to the management.
• Develop tools to improve data consistency and capture the data irregularities encountered in the risk aggregation and reporting process.
• Analyze large-scale data and having the ability to perform analytics, interpret results, and present simplified insights to management.
• Identify and initiate projects and processes that aid in improving the measurement and attribution of Risk Metrics like Stress, VaR, SPLC, Shortfall etc that lies within the team’s scope.
• Manage the deliverables of day-to-day reporting coverage and ensure appropriate analysis, timeliness, and consistency across various reporting dimensions.
• Service ad-hoc analytical requests from stakeholders in an efficient manner.
• Contribute towards improvement of risk reports and reporting processes through fast developed IT solutions.
• Communicate with Credit Underwriting, Asset Management, Treasury and other businesses, primarily in the weekly Financial Market and Credit risk councils. Clearly articulate actionable feedback on events, exposures and issues that impact Swiss Re's risk profile.

Requirements

• Good academic track record in Engineering, Data Science, Finance or Mathematics (Bachelors/Masters) or a professional designation such as CFA, CQF or FRM.
• 2-4 years of experience in the financial services or insurance sector with a good understanding of financial products (fixed income, equities and derivatives) and counterparty credit risk. Deep understanding of Interest Rate products will be an advantage.
• Solid IT & analytical skills with exposure to at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, R), data modeling, SQL.
• Experience in leveraging the LLMs through varied platforms like AZURE, Co-pilot Studio and StarGate( Palantir Foundry) would be a plus.
• Good communication skills, have an eye for detail, positive attitude and an ability to articulate technical topics in simple terms.
• Good organizational skills, ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A flair to understand the trends and developments in the global financial markets.

We Offer

• Hybrid work model with the expectation to be in the office at least three days per week.
• Opportunity to work with one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer.
• Inclusive and flexible environment where everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

About the Company

Swiss Re is one of the world’s leading providers of reinsurance, insurance, and other forms of insurance-based risk transfer, working to make the world more resilient. We anticipate and manage a wide variety of risks, from natural catastrophes and climate change to cybercrime. We cover both Property & Casualty and Life & Health. Combining experience with creative thinking and cutting-edge expertise, we create new opportunities and solutions for our clients. This is possible thanks to the collaboration of more than 15,000 employees across the world.

Our success depends on our ability to build an inclusive culture encouraging fresh perspectives and innovative thinking. We embrace a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and develop professionally regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, skillset, thought or other characteristics. In our inclusive and flexible environment everyone can bring their authentic selves to work and their passion for sustainability.

If you are an experienced professional returning to the workforce after a career break, we encourage you to apply for open positions that match your skills and experience.

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