Risk Analyst jobs in Chicago, IL

Risk Analyst evaluates the vulnerability of an organization's assets to determine the potential risk factors. Performs statistical analysis to quantify risk and forecast probable outcomes. Being a Risk Analyst prepares reports and presents findings to assist management with decision-making while offering solutions to minimize or eliminate risks. Monitors internal and external risk factors including economic, market, and regulatory risks to continuously maintain maximum protection of an organization's assets. Additionally, Risk Analyst supports managers in risk management or risk model construction. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor. The Risk Analyst work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Risk Analyst typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Risk Analyst
  • DRW
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • DRW is a diversified trading firm with over 3 decades of experience bringing sophisticated technology and exceptional people together to operate in markets around the world. We value autonomy and the ability to quickly pivot to capture opportunities, so we operate using our own capital and trading at our own risk.

    Headquartered in Chicago with offices throughout the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Asia, we trade a variety of asset classes including Fixed Income, ETFs, Equities, FX, Commodities and Energy across all major global markets. We have also leveraged our expertise and technology to expand into three non-traditional strategies: real estate, venture capital and cryptoassets.

    We operate with respect, curiosity and open minds. The people who thrive here share our belief that it’s not just what we do that matters–it's how we do it. DRW is a place of high expectations, integrity, innovation and a willingness to challenge consensus.

    As a Risk Analyst on our Risk Operations team, you will work across a wide variety of asset classes to deliver risk analytics and implement/monitor risk data controls.  You will also work closely with Risk Managers to configure and improve our risk systems, methodologies, and limits. This role also involves frequent interaction with risk developers and collaboration with other groups across the firm.  Over time, this role offers the opportunity to grow into risk management responsibilities, including monitoring of markets and risk drivers across portfolios, evaluating new trade/strategy ideas, and communicating with traders/senior management when risks grow beyond established tolerances.

    Responsibilities:

    • Prototype and implement risk dashboards to improve transparency across various products
    • Build and improve tools and configure models to help manage risks
    • Run and automate analysis processes and perform ad hoc data analysis
    • Validate and support risk models, methodologies, and risk management reports
    • Actively participate in the risk oversight process (control, monitor, track)
    • Assist in the preparation and review of external reporting and audit information
    • Periodically contribute to risk management activities, which may include market and risk monitoring and exception monitoring and tracking
    • Identify opportunities for innovation within executed tasks, processes and projects that contribute to the improved efficiency and effectiveness of the team
    • Collaborate with software developers to maintain or productionize risk tools

    Required Experience and Skills:

    • Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or quantitative field (Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Financial Math, Statistics, Computer Science)
    • 3-7 years of experience in financial markets
    • Knowledge of financial markets and financial instruments; exposure to related risk analytics and pricing preferred
    • Previous programming or scripting experience (using Python, R, VBA or similar) required
    • Proficiency using Microsoft Office Excel and related advanced features
    • Proficiency in SQL to analyze and manage large data sets
    • Strong analytical and organizational skills with acute attention to detail
    • Flexibility to provide on-call support as needed
    • Ability to balance tactical and strategic initiatives and changing priorities
    • Motivation to continually expand skillset and improve supported systems

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  • 20 Days Ago

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Risk Analyst
  • Randstad
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Job DescriptionHi,This is Raju. I am Recruiter at Randstad Technologies and I am reaching out in regards to your background. I have an exciting opportunity *Candidates MUST be able to work on W2 to qu...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Risk Analyst
  • Teamware Solutions (quantum leap consulting).
  • Chicago, IL CONTRACTOR
  • Job Title - IT Risk AnalystLocation - Chicago, IL(Onsite) Type: Contract, W2 OR C2C Responsibilities: More than 9 years experience on IT Risk Analysis Strong communication and problem-solving skills a...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Marketing Operations Analyst
  • Origami Risk LLC
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Overview The Marketing Operations Analyst will support the end-to-end management of our marketing processes and KPIs to improve the performance and efficiency of our marketing teams. This role will pa...
  • 25 Days Ago

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Business Systems Analyst II
  • Origami Risk LLC
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Business Systems Analyst II Job Locations US-IL-Chicago | US-GA-Atlanta ID 2023-3055 Category Professional Services Type Full Time Options Apply for this job onlineApplyShareEmail this job to a friend...
  • 17 Days Ago

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Senior Analyst, Strategic Initiatives
  • Origami Risk LLC
  • Chicago, IL FULL_TIME
  • Overview The Senior Analyst will play a critical role in providing analytics support & strategic thinking for key initiatives across the organization. Origami is seeking a detail-oriented, personable,...
  • 2 Months Ago

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Junior CDD Risk Analyst
  • Adyen
  • Chicago, IL
  • This is Adyen Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Risk Analyst / Auditor (NIST, MARS-E and HITRUST)
  • Dexian
  • Chicago, IL
  • Risk Analyst / Auditor (NIST, MARS-E and HITRUST) 6 + Months CTH 100% Remote! Required Certifications: CISA Required: Mu...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Risk Analyst
  • Diligente Technologies
  • Chicago, IL
  • Title : Risk Analyst, Income Risk Modelling Location : Chicago Illinois- Hybrid Employment Type: Full time Description: ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Credit Risk Analyst
  • LaSalle Network
  • Chicago, IL
  • LaSalle Network is currently partnering with a client to identify a Credit Risk Analyst to join their team. This individ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Market Risk Analyst/Senior Analyst, Derivatives
  • Robinhood
  • Chicago, IL
  • Join a leading fintech company that's democratizing finance for all. Robinhood was founded on a simple idea: that our fi...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Risk Analyst
  • Selby Jennings
  • Chicago, IL
  • Collaborating with a leading proprietary trading company which is currently expanding its presence in the energy sector....
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Enterprise Risk Manager Contract $71/hr Remote Job # 3092
  • Careerbuilder
  • Lincolnshire, IL
  • Who We Are The Symicor Group is a boutique talent acquisition firm based in Lincolnshire, IL & San Antonio, TX. Our nati...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Insurance Risk Analyst
  • Diligente Technologies
  • Chicago, IL
  • Looking for: Insurance Risk Analyst Job Type: Full time Location: Chicago, Illinois - Hybrid model What You’ll do We are...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Chicago (/ʃɪˈkɑːɡoʊ/ (listen), locally also /-ˈkɔː-/), officially the City of Chicago, is the most populous city in Illinois, as well as the third most populous city in the United States. With an estimated population of 2,716,450 (2017), it is the most populous city in the Midwest. Chicago is the principal city of the Chicago metropolitan area, often referred to as Chicagoland, and the county seat of Cook County, the second most populous county in the United States. The metropolitan area, at nearly 10 million people, is the third-largest in the United States, and the fourth largest in North A...
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Income Estimation for Risk Analyst jobs
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Chicago, Illinois area prices
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