About the Role
The Risk Analyst will support the firm’s day-to-day risk monitoring, analysis, and operational risk control activities. The role focuses on identifying abnormal activities, analysing risk-related data, supporting investigations, and contributing to the continuous improvement of internal risk management processes. This position is well suited to a detail-oriented individual with strong analytical skills who is keen to develop a career in risk management within a fast-paced, regulated financial services environment.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and review daily risk-related data to identify potential risk points, abnormal activities, and irregular patterns.
- Conduct statistical analysis and trend assessments on monitoring results, producing regular risk analysis reports with actionable insights and recommendations.
- Maintain a high level of accuracy and consistency in risk data review and reporting.
- Execute assigned risk-control tasks and track project progress to ensure timely completion of risk reviews, data updates, and reporting deliverables.
- Support investigations into risk events, unusual activities, and operational incidents, documenting findings clearly and accurately.
- Assist in the implementation and follow-up of risk mitigation measures.
- Work closely with Compliance, Operations, Technology, and Customer Operations teams to support customer verification processes and risk investigations.
- Contribute to coordinated responses to identified risks and control weaknesses.
- Maintain and monitor server operations and internal systems to ensure accurate data transmission, system stability, and effective risk monitoring.
- Participate in the optimisation of internal risk management processes, helping to build more efficient risk identification, monitoring, and control mechanisms.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or above; majors in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related disciplines preferred.
- Strong analytical, logical thinking, and data interpretation skills.
- High level of attention to detail, reliability, and accuracy.
- Proficiency in Excel; ability to work confidently with large datasets.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Chinese and English.
- Ability to produce clear, well-structured documentation and reports.
- No visa sponsorship provided, UK work eligibility required.
Skills
- Excel
- Power BI
- SQL
- Data analysis
- Data visualisation
- Risk control
- Auditing
- Data monitoring
- Risk management
- Financial services
- FX
- CFD
- Trading
- Internal systems
- Operational data flows
- Monitoring tools
Location
- UK
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Mid-level
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
Benefits
- Contribution pension scheme.
About the Company
- EC Markets is an established leader in global financial trading and brokerage, providing innovative FX and CFD services to a diverse international client base.
- With continued growth and an expanding operational and regulatory footprint, EC Markets is strengthening its risk management capability to support robust, data-driven oversight and operational integrity.
Equal Opportunity
- Collaborative, inclusive, and fast-paced work environment.
