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