Jr. Risk

Join NFQ

We are a global consulting firm specialized in business, technology, and operations, with over 2,000 professionals across national and international offices. At NFQ, we offer a different consulting model: Flexible | Scalable | Specialized | Client-Centric .

As part of our continuous growth, we are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Jr. Risk & Markets Consultant to join our Markets & Treasury Risk Team in São Paulo (Hybrid model).

If you are passionate about market risk analysis, data quality, and financial controls , and want to work at the core of risk management processes , this is the right opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do

• Validate and reconcile financial market data used by front-office and risk teams (prices, volumes, rates, market variables).
• Monitor, calculate, and report market risk metrics such as sensitivities (Greeks), exposures, Value at Risk (VaR) , and internal limits.
• Perform variance and P&L analysis , comparing estimates vs. actual results to identify inconsistencies or potential risk events.
• Support the creation and automation of risk reports and dashboards for decision-making by Risk and Treasury.
• Collaborate with Front Office, Middle Office, and Back Office to resolve discrepancies and ensure data integrity for risk models.
• Assist in the development of scripts or tools for risk data validation and control automation (Python, SQL, R).
• Participate in data integrity tests , stress scenarios, and contribute to internal control and compliance processes.

Must-Have Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics , or related fields.
• Strong quantitative and analytical foundation, with solid knowledge of probability, statistics, and numerical methods .
• Advanced Excel skills (complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data validation).
• Basic programming or scripting skills ( Python, R, SQL, or similar ) applied to risk or data analysis.
• Advanced Spanish or English (daily communication with LATAM stakeholders).
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and rigorous when working with large financial datasets .
• 1 to 3 years of experience (internship or full-time) in risk, market analysis, or financial environments .

Nice to Have

• Previous experience in market risk or related areas (trading desk support, risk control, or model validation).
• Knowledge of derivatives, fixed income, FX, and interest rate products .
• Familiarity with risk frameworks (VaR, stress testing, backtesting, sensitivity analysis).
• Experience with Python analytical libraries (Pandas, NumPy).
• Advanced English for global projects and documentation.
• Certifications or training in FRM, CFA , or specific risk management programs.
• Knowledge of BI / data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau, etc.) and version control tools (Git).

What We Offer

• Exposure to market risk management projects and strategic financial decision-making.
• Work in a dynamic and international environment with leading financial institutions.
• Continuous learning and official certifications (risk, technology, and finance).
• Language classes to boost your global career.
• A personalized development plan with mentorship and growth opportunities.

CLT contract benefits:

• Health & dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Meal voucher
• Transportation allowance
• VR R$ 800,00
• Free English and Spanish Lessons
• Flexible work environment, internal events, travel opportunities, and wellness initiatives.

🔗 Learn more about us: nfq.es | LinkedIn NFQ

📍 Location: São Paulo, Brazil (Hybrid)

Ready to build your career in Market Risk and Treasury? Apply now