Risk Analyst (Forex / CFD Brokerage)

About the role

We are seeking a Risk Analyst to monitor market and client risk in a fast‑moving forex/CFD brokerage environment. The role combines real‑time exposure monitoring, trading risk analysis and close collaboration with the Dealing Desk and other key teams.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor real‑time and end‑of‑day exposure across FX, metals, indices, crypto and other instruments.
• Analyse net exposure, concentration risk, volatility risk and portfolio performance.
• Identify abusive or high‑risk trading behaviours such as latency arbitrage, toxic flow, bonus abuse and scalping.
• Develop and maintain risk flags, client segmentation and risk scoring.
• Define and monitor leverage limits, margin requirements and exposure thresholds.
• Work with the Dealing Desk on hedging strategies and execution risks.
• Prepare daily exposure reports, risk dashboards and incident analyses for management.
• Recommend and implement mitigation actions, including leverage restrictions and margin adjustments.
• Maintain and improve risk policies, procedures, controls and escalation processes.
• Collaborate with Compliance, Operations and Technology to automate risk controls.

Required profile

• 3+ years of risk management experience in a Forex/CFD brokerage, prop trading or liquidity provider.
• Strong practical knowledge of market risk, client risk, exposure management, leverage and margin mechanisms.
• Hands‑on experience with MT4/MT5 and trading/risk monitoring tools.
• Ability to analyse large trading data sets and translate findings into clear risk decisions.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with senior stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.

Required skills

• MT4 / MT5 platforms
• Advanced Excel
• BI tools (e.g., Tableau, PowerBI)
• SQL
• Python

What we offer

• High‑ownership role with direct impact on trading performance and risk resilience.
• Remote position working with a global team.
• Strong growth runway and autonomy to build best‑in‑class risk systems.