Financial Risk Consultant

Zanders

Financial Risk Consultant supporting client projects in financial risk management at Zanders. Ideal for recent graduates eager to build a strong technical foundation in risk and analytics.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeZagreb • 🇭🇷 CroatiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

As part of our Risk Advisory Group (RAG), you will support client projects in financial risk management, risk data and analytics.
Under the guidance of senior colleagues, your responsibilities will include:
Assisting in the development and validation of risk models and reviewing risk frameworks for financial and/or non-financial risks;
Supporting quantitative analysis using programming languages, and learning to apply econometric, machine learning and AI techniques;
Contributing to reviews of how clients use financial technology and helping identify best practice improvements;
Completing assigned project tasks in a timely manner, supporting client deliverables, and contributing to analytical reports under senior supervision.

Requirements

What you’ll need

0–2 years of experience or relevant internship/academic exposure in risk, finance, or a related quantitative field;
Bachelor's or Master's degree in mathematics, physics, statistics, financial mathematics, actuarial sciences, econometrics, computer science or engineering;
Basic understanding of credit risk concepts; familiarity with IFRS 9 or IRB models is a plus but not required;
Curiosity about financial regulation (CRD, CRR, EBA Guidelines) and emerging trends in machine learning and AI;
Strong interest in risk quantification and financial markets;
Working knowledge of Python, R or SQL — academic or personal projects count;
Good communication skills in English. Knowledge of German is an advantage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work setup: Enjoy flexibility with a balanced in-office and remote working model.
Home office support: Receive an allowance to set up your home office ergonomically.
Zanders Bonus Scheme: Be part of our success with an attractive bonus structure.
Wellness and time off: Secure your future with a pension plan, sufficient holidays, and a supportive work-life balance.
Top-notch tools: We provide a high-performance laptop and iPhone.
Engaging culture: Join an inclusive, collaborative team that celebrates diversity. Enjoy cultural events, an annual surprise trip to a European destination, and plenty of fun experiences!

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Hard Skills & Tools

risk managementrisk modelsquantitative analysiseconometricsmachine learningAI techniquescredit risk conceptsPythonRSQL

Soft Skills

communication skillscuriosityinterest in risk quantificationinterest in financial markets