We tackle the most complex problems in quantitative finance, by bringing scientific clarity to financial complexity.
From our London HQ, we unite world-class researchers and engineers in an environment that values deep exploration and methodical execution - because the best ideas take time to evolve. Together we’re building a world-class platform to amplify our teams’ most powerful ideas.
Every breakthrough is built on strong foundations. As a Risk Specialist, you’ll work across disciplines to drive the strategy, culture and structure that enable our success.
Take the next step in your career.
The roleThe Algo Safety Risk team works closely with all areas of the business at G-Research. As the company continues to grow and our technology platforms evolve at pace, there is an increasing need to assess and strengthen the reliability of controls.
In this role, you will partner with stakeholders to understand and document targeted safety control frameworks, develop robust testing plans and provide assurance on control effectiveness. Your work will be instrumental in informing governance committees on the strength and reliability of these controls.
As a Risk Specialist, you will also collaborate with other Risk Advisors to support broader control initiatives and deliver assurance-based reviews across key areas of focus.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
Partnering with key stakeholders to identify and document critical controls
Contributing to the control Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) related to our clients’ trading environments
Supporting and delivering thematic reviews focused on risks associated with client trading activity
Developing commercially appropriate control testing plans in line with the level of risk and coordinating implementation
Producing clear, audience-specific reporting on control testing outcomes
Providing commercially informed advice on risk mitigation and control effectiveness
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
Familiarity with different asset classes and trading venues across regions
Understanding of foundational trading platform infrastructure, particularly as it relates to risk and controls
Experience in managing or coordinating multiple workstreams, with strong prioritisation skills
A solid understanding of operational risk and the ability to clearly articulate potential points of failure
Commercial acumen to prioritise control testing activity based on business impact
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to define problems, interpret data and prepare materials tailored to a range of stakeholders
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across different business areas
The following skills and experiences are beneficial, but not essential:
Understanding of key regulatory frameworks
Ability to use tools like Tableau (or similar) for data analysis and reporting
Involvement in root cause analysis
Experience with control documentation using Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC) platforms
Highly competitive compensation plus annual discretionary bonus
Lunch provided (via Just Eat for Business) and dedicated barista bar
30 days’ annual leave
9% company pension contributions
Informal dress code and excellent work/life balance
Comprehensive healthcare and life assurance
Cycle-to-work scheme
Monthly company events
G-Research is committed to cultivating and preserving an inclusive work environment. We are an ideas-driven business and we place great value on diversity of experience and opinions.
We want to ensure that applicants receive a recruitment experience that enables them to perform at their best. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know in the relevant section
