Market Risk Analytics Lead – Fixed Income Bond Analytics Library (SVP Level) – London

Market Risk Analytics FI (Bonds, Traded credit)

LevelUp is recruiting on behalf of our client, a major full-service global investment bank and capital markets firm, for a proven and experienced leader in market risk analytics to drive the design, development, and implementation of our next-generation bond analytics library. This SVP-level role will be pivotal in transforming fixed income risk management capabilities, with a primary focus on cash and structured products.

This is a high-impact leadership position offering the opportunity to shape a transformative strategic project in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end implementation of the bond analytics library, leveraging deep expertise in fixed income and structured products.
• Oversee model development, validation, and production for risk measurement (VaR, sensitivities, stress testing) and pricing.
• Architect and maintain quantitative libraries for production, ensuring scalability, efficiency, and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align analytics solutions with business and regulatory objectives.
• Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering technical excellence and innovation.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and technology advancements (including cloud-based solutions).

Experience, Skills and Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in quantitative risk analytics, financial modeling, and technology leadership.
• Demonstrated success in building and leading risk analytics/modeling teams and delivering complex projects.
• Deep knowledge of market and credit risk, structured products, and regulatory frameworks (Basel, RWA, CCR, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in Python and quantitative/statistical modeling; experience with cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) is a plus.
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and mentoring skills.
• Advanced degree in a quantitative field (Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, etc.); CFA or equivalent preferred.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced leader who wants to be part of a transformative project that will shape the future of risk management. You will work in a hybrid environment that values flexibility and work-life balance, collaborate with a team of passionate and innovative professionals, and benefit from a competitive compensation package and comprehensive benefits.

Relevant experience gained at a leading investment bank, asset manager, or quantitative-focused institution is highly valued. We are particularly seeking candidates with a proven track record of technical leadership and a passion for driving innovation in fixed income risk analytics.