Risk Officer
HFM
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Larnaca • Cyprus
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About the role
- Support and enhance the Company’s Risk Management Framework in line with international best practices.
- Monitor and report on market, liquidity, and operational risks across all trading and investment activities.
- Assist in the preparation and analysis of capital adequacy reports, including ICAAP/ICARAs, capital forecasts, and stress testing results.
- Understand and apply capital adequacy requirements across various jurisdictions (e.g., CySEC, FCA, FSCA, DFSA) or demonstrate willingness and ability to learn these frameworks.
- Maintain and update the firm’s risk register, ensuring timely follow-up on mitigation measures.
- Perform stress testing, scenario analysis, and sensitivity analysis to evaluate exposure under extreme market conditions.
- Liaise with Finance, Compliance, and Dealing departments to ensure proper risk data flow and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare and deliver internal risk reports to senior management and contribute to Board-level risk summaries.
- Participate in the review of policies, risk limits, and business continuity plans.
- Support the implementation of new risk systems and automation of reporting tools.
- Actively contribute to regulatory submissions and internal audits related to risk management.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Risk Management, or a related discipline (Master’s degree is an advantage).
- 4–6 years of relevant experience in a Risk, Treasury, Regulatory Reporting, or Advisory role within the CFD, FX, Investment, Banking, or Consulting industry.
- Experience gained from an advisory or consulting firm providing risk or regulatory services to financial institutions will be considered a strong advantage.
- Strong knowledge or understanding of capital adequacy and prudential regulatory frameworks (e.g., CRR/CRD, IFPR, ICARA, or similar).
- Advanced analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency in Excel, and experience with SQL, Power BI, or Python is considered an asset.
- Solid understanding of CFD and derivative products, leverage, margin requirements, and exposure management.
- Experience working with MT4/MT5 platforms, risk systems, or data reporting tools.
- Excellent command of English (written and verbal).
- FRM or CFA qualification (or in pursuit of these certifications) is highly desirable.
- Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
Benefits
- 22 days of Annual Leave (reaching up to 30 days per year based on years’ service)
- Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance (from day one!)
- Friday afternoons off in Summer (July & August)
- Birthday Leave
- Shift Allowance
- Gym Membership (Larnaca)
- Referral Bonus
- Paid Time Off for Training & Education
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
capital adequacystress testingscenario analysissensitivity analysisanalytical skillsquantitative skillsSQLPower BIPythonrisk management
Soft skills
detail-orientedability to manage multiple prioritiescommunication skills
Certifications
FRMCFA