Market Risk Senior Technical Lead Analyst

TJob Title: Market Risk Senior Technical Lead Analyst Location: Jersey City, NJ (Hybrid) Duration: 06+ months (Contract to Full Time) The Market Risk Senior Technical Lead Analyst is a pivotal, hybrid leadership role that sits at the intersection of quantitative risk analytics, risk management, and risk technology engineering—translating complex market risk requirements into robust, scalable, and high-performance technology solution s.This role demands a rare combination of deep domain expertise in market risk methodologies, hands-on proficiency in modern software engineering, and the leadership acumen to drive cross-functional initiatives and mentor the next generation of risk technology professionals. The Senior Technical Lead Analyst will own the end-to-end lifecycle of advanced risk platforms—including Value-at-Risk (VaR) engines and Stress Testing frameworks—ensuring they remain accurate, efficient, and aligned with evolving regulatory and business requirement s. The ideal candidate is a seasoned professional who thrives in a fast-paced, data-intensive environment, is comfortable engaging with C-suite stakeholders and front-office traders alike, and possesses the technical depth to architect solutions while maintaining the strategic vision to lead transformational risk technology progra ms. Why This Role Mat tersMarket risk management is a cornerstone of financial stability and regulatory compliance for any major financial institution. The Senior Technical Lead Analyst plays a defining role in ensuring that the Client's risk technology infrastructure is not only fit for purpose today but is architected to meet the demands of tomorrow—whether driven by new trading strategies, evolving regulatory mandates, or the rapid advancement of data and cloud technolog ies. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role that offers the opportunity to shape the future of risk technology at scale, work alongside some of the brightest minds in quantitative finance and technology, and make a tangible contribution to the Client's risk management culture and capabili t ies.'Key Responsibil • itiesManage and enhance market risk platforms to ensure robust performance, scalability, and data integ • rity.Develop and implement automated solutions and risk analytics tools using Python and • SQL.Compute, analyze, and validate market risk metrics, including VaR, Stress Testing, and Scenario Analysis across multiple asset cla • sses.Establish data quality standards, validate data integrity, and lead remediation efforts related to data r • isks.Lead the design, development, and implementation of scalable market risk technology solut • ions.Partner with Front Office, Risk Management, Quantitative teams, and Technology stakeholders to define and enforce risk limits while providing actionable risk insi • ghts.Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for system enhancements, regulatory initiatives (e.g., FRTB), and new product onboar • ding.Collaborate closely with Risk Managers, Quants, traders, and technology teams to ensure risk systems effectively support business requirem • ents.Streamline and optimize existing risk reporting processes through automation and process improvem • ents.Mentor and develop junior analysts and developers, fostering technical excellence within the team.