Company Overview

The organisation operates in the financial technology and foreign exchange industry, supporting currency trading activities through data-driven market analysis, risk monitoring, and financial technology solutions. Its approach focuses on maintaining effective risk management practices while supporting informed trading decisions across international currency markets.

 Role Summary

The Foreign Exchange Market Risk Analyst will be responsible for monitoring currency market movements, assessing trading exposures, and identifying potential risks associated with foreign exchange positions. The role involves analysing market volatility, reviewing trading data, and preparing reports that support effective risk management and trading decisions.

Working remotely from Estonia, the successful candidate will collaborate with trading, treasury, and compliance professionals to strengthen market risk oversight. The position requires strong quantitative reasoning, an understanding of currency market dynamics, and the ability to translate complex financial information into practical insights.

 Key Responsibilities

• Monitor foreign exchange market movements and identify emerging risk factors.

• Analyse currency exposures across major and emerging-market currency pairs.

• Evaluate trading positions and assess potential market risk implications.

• Conduct volatility analysis and review historical currency price movements.

• Support Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing, and scenario analysis activities.

• Prepare daily and periodic market risk reports for relevant stakeholders.

• Investigate unusual fluctuations in trading exposures and currency valuations.

• Monitor exposure limits and escalate potential breaches through established procedures.

• Collaborate with trading teams to improve risk reporting and monitoring practices.

• Maintain accurate analytical records and supporting risk documentation.

• Follow developments in global financial markets, central bank policies, and economic indicators.

 Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or Financial Engineering.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in market risk analysis, forex, treasury, or quantitative finance.

• Strong understanding of foreign exchange instruments and currency market behaviour.

• Practical knowledge of VaR, stress testing, sensitivity analysis, and risk modelling.

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with financial data analysis tools.

• Familiarity with Python, SQL, or R for quantitative analysis is an advantage.

• Strong analytical thinking and numerical interpretation skills.

• Ability to communicate complex financial findings clearly.

• Excellent attention to detail and independent working capabilities.

  Benefits

• Fully remote working opportunity within Estonia.

• Professional exposure to international currency markets.

• Opportunities to work with modern financial analytics tools.

• Continuous learning and technical development.

• Collaborative environment involving trading and financial risk professionals.

• Long-term career development opportunities within the financial services sector.

Application Instructions

Candidates should submit an updated CV outlining their experience in foreign exchange markets, market risk assessment, quantitative analysis, and financial reporting. Applicants are encouraged to highlight relevant analytical tools, modelling experience, and previous risk management responsibilities.

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