Market Risk Analyst
We're looking for a Market Risk Analyst to join our APAC Market Risk team, supporting 24/7 global risk coverage during Australian and Asian trading hours.
Role summary: This role monitors and manages Pepperstone's market risk exposure across asset classes including FX, CFDs, and crypto. It involves close collaboration with senior stakeholders and contributes directly to protecting the business while enabling sustainable growth.
Responsibilities
* Monitor and analyse Pepperstone's market risk exposure across all asset classes.
* Prepare and deliver market risk reports and analysis for senior stakeholders including the Team Lead, COO, CFO, CEO and Board.
* Assess assets and perform market valuation analysis, highlighting risks and opportunities.
* Actively minimise group market risk using financial instruments.
* Escalate potential issues to senior members of the Market Risk team.
* Support and monitor back‐end pricing systems and trading infrastructure.
* Assist with the expansion of asset classes and instruments offered to clients.
* Support daily BAU tasks as required.
Qualifications
* Degree in Mathematics, Finance or Engineering.
* Strong analytical and problem‐solving skills.
* Experience building reports and working with large datasets.
* Solid understanding of FX, CFDs, derivatives and crypto products.
* Knowledge of the crypto and CFD / spread‐betting industries.
* Proficiency in Excel and exposure to SQL or Tableau.
* Ability to work effectively in fast‐paced, high‐pressure environments.
* Strong attention to detail and sound judgement.
* Confident communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate cross‐functionally.
Benefits
* Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme.
* Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture.
* Flexible and hybrid working.
* Remote working option – work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per year, in addition to hybrid working as standard.
* Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities.
* 15 weeks paid primary carer's parental leave & 4 weeks paid secondary carer leave.
* 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program.
* Frequent events and celebrations including a standard weekly social.
* Beautifully renovated large office at Collins Square – 727 Collins Street, Melbourne.
* Best in class end‐of‐trip facilities including bicycle parking, change rooms & showers.
* A fully stocked kitchen, onsite coffee machines with locally sourced coffee beans and curated specialty teas.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Pepperstone is an equal‐opportunity employer. We are passionate about building a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from any background.
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