Junior Risk Officer – Financial Derivatives (0–2 years)

Are you analytical, detail-driven, and ready to kick-start your career in risk management? An international investment firm active in the money markets and derivatives space is looking for a Junior Risk Officer to join their risk team.

This is an exceptional opportunity to gain hands-on experience in financial risk analysis, work with sophisticated derivatives, and be part of a team that plays a central role in safeguarding the firm's exposure.

Beschrijving

Responsibilities: Junior Risk Officer – Financial Derivatives

As Junior Risk Officer, you’ll work closely with risk managers and analysts to:

Identify, evaluate, and monitor risks related to financial derivatives and market exposures
Conduct deep-dive analysis and support the creation of data-driven reports
Collaborate with trading, compliance, and tech teams to enhance internal risk models
Prepare and present clear, actionable insights to internal stakeholders
Help implement procedures aligned with regulatory requirements (especially IFR/IFD)

Requirements

Requirements: Junior Risk Officer - Financial Derivatives

What We’re Looking For

Up to 2 years of relevant experience (including internships) in risk, finance, or data analytics
Familiarity with IFR (Investment Firm Regulation) and IFD (Investment Firm Directive)
Understanding of financial derivatives and their risk drivers
Strong communication skills in English—both written and spoken
Proactive mindset with excellent attention to detail

Bonus Skills

Working knowledge of Python, SQL, or other data tools
Exposure to financial markets, money market instruments, or portfolio risk concepts
A team-player attitude and a desire to learn fast in a fast-paced setting

Salaris

The Offer: Junior Risk Officer - Financial Derivatives

This role will have a month salary in the range of €4300 - €5000 gross per month, depending on knowledge level and experience. Additional benefits will be discussed in further detail throughout the interview process. If you feel as though this is a great opportunity for your career development, then let's get in contact!

How we'll proceed. Within four working days we will let you know if you qualify for the position. We will schedule an introductory interview, either digitally or in-person. During this interview we will inform you as fully as possible about the vacancy, the company and the rest of the procedure. After consulting with you, we will introduce you to our client and then continue to guide you through the application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruiters. Each recruiter has a strong focus on their own area of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both the candidate and the client.