Risk Analyst - Armenia

The Firm

XTX Markets is a leading algorithmic trading company partnering with counterparties, exchanges, and e-trading venues globally to provide liquidity in the Equity, FX, Fixed Income, Commodity and Futures markets.

Our culture is non-hierarchical and one where everyone is valued. We strive for excellence in everything we do.

The Role

We are seeking a risk analyst with a strong technical background for our Yerevan office focusing on long term equity strategy. The individual would leverage Python as well as other engineering tools in their daily work.

The individual would dive deep into the whole process of strategy development to identify, monitor and mitigate risks at any steps. This goes far beyond high-level overview of strategy results. We expect the successful candidate to possess technical skills to understand the full research process, identify issues and do independent research to implement new solutions.

This is an opportunity for the right candidate to secure a risk position in a fast-paced, award-winning firm, with the chance to expand their general risk experience, and grow their market risk knowledge. This role will include close collaboration with our team of quantitative researchers and developers.

 

Essential Attributes

• Degree in Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, or another highly quantitative field with high GPA from a top university.
• Good knowledge of statistics.
• Competency in Python, including data analysis packages.
• Strong evidence of the ability to conduct independent research.
• Strong communication skills.
• Team-oriented with the self-discipline to work unsupervised.
• Strong attention to detail, curiosity and good problem-solving skills.
• At least intermediate level of both English and Russian.

 

Desirable Attributes

• One-year of relevant working experience, with demonstrable knowledge of market risk and risk methodologies.
• Outstanding aptitude evidenced by a track record of resolving problems of both a practical and analytical nature.
• Knowledge of economics and finance.
  
  
  

Benefits

• Working in a collaborative and friendly culture in a diverse team of outstanding talented people from across all industry backgrounds
• Wellness allowance
• Extensive medical benefits
• Personal accident and critical illness insurance
• Various supports for caregivers, including emergency dependent care
• Catered meals in the office
• Relocation support for candidates residing outside of Yerevan, Armenia

Hiring Process

An online screening test, 5 interviews with our team and a home task.