Finance Analyst
Starling Bank
Financial Developer
Validus Risk Management
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: London • 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
Visit company websiteJob Level
Junior
Tech Stack
ETLPython
About the role
- Proactively deliver high-impact features for Validus Horizon, our financial market risk platform.
- Build a strong understanding of FX and interest rate products, the related financial markets, and market data sources.
- Develop and maintain ETL processes (data ingestion, transformation, reporting, etc.) to enhance data availability and usability.
- Drive improvements in Validus’ product offering, supporting innovation and platform development.
- Simultaneously work on and deliver multiple projects.
- Support stakeholder meetings by presenting analysis and gathering requirements.
- Act as a feedback conduit for clients, ensuring their needs shape product evolution and feature prioritisation.
Requirements
- Strong academic background in a quantitative discipline (Mathematics, Physics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, etc.)
- Experience in Python or a similar language used in data analysis.
- Keen interest in financial markets, with a focus on FX and interest rate products.
- Exposure to risk modelling, pricing, or other financial analytics.
- Ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, both in writing and verbally.
- Strong attention to detail and time management skills.
- MSc degree in a STEM field (preferred)
- 1+ years of experience in a software development role (preferred)
- Experience with financial risk management software or platforms (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus)
- Health care
- Retirement plans
- Financial support towards professional qualifications
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
PythonETL processesdata analysisrisk modellingfinancial analyticsdata ingestiondata transformationreportingsoftware developmentfinancial risk management
Soft skills
communicationattention to detailtime managementstakeholder engagementpresentation skills
Certifications
MSc degree in a STEM field
