Skills
About the Role
RQD is seeking a Junior Margin/Risk Analyst to support margin and risk analysis within a cloud-native correspondent clearing firm. You’ll help monitor exposures, support risk reporting, and contribute to maintaining robust controls as markets and regulatory requirements evolve.
Responsibilities
- Assist in calculating and monitoring margin requirements and related risk metrics
- Support daily risk checks and exception handling across supported products
- Help prepare risk and margin reporting for internal stakeholders, including the Chief Risk Officer
- Contribute to scenario analysis and basic stress testing to identify potential exposure areas
- Collaborate with operations and technology partners to improve data quality and reporting workflows
- Help ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and regulatory expectations
Requirements
- 3–5 years of experience in margin, risk, or a related financial services role
- Working knowledge of margining concepts and risk measurement for securities
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and data accuracy
- Comfort working with financial data and producing clear, audit-ready documentation
- Ability to communicate findings effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
Benefits
- Opportunity to work with a modern, cloud-native clearing platform
- Exposure to portfolio margin and multiple asset classes
- Supportive environment with room to grow into broader risk ownership