Snr Technical Apps Specialist - Quantitative Risk Management

Pontoon
Leeds, United Kingdom
Last month
Applications closed
Posted
24 Mar 2026 (Last month)

Senior Technical Application Specialist - Quantitative Risk Management

Location: Leeds

Contract Length: 6 months + Extensions

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office. Via Umbrella company

Are you ready to elevate your career in treasury technology? Do you have a passion for bridging the gap between data engineering and financial modelling? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join our client's dynamic Market Risk Change Team and become a vital part of an innovative environment, where you will develop specialist skills while working with cutting-edge tools like QRM (Quantitative Risk Management).

What You'll Be Doing:

In this role, you will:

Support the build and enhancement of QRM modelling capability, including dynamic assumption modelling to adapt to changing market conditions.

Deliver modelling related to Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB) within agreed timeframes, ensuring precision and accuracy.

Support the build and enhancement of QRM modelling capability, including dynamic assumption modelling to adapt to changing market conditions.

Act as a vital bridge between engineering teams and colleagues running models in QRM, facilitating smooth communication and collaboration.

Contribute to wider Group-wide projects and initiatives, playing a key role in shaping the future of our financial strategies.

Use the knowledge you gain to guide and support other team members, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.

What You'll Need:

To thrive in this role, you should possess:

Strong experience with QRM, ideally complemented by a background in data or treasury - this is a must have!

Excellent analytical skills and the ability to navigate complex data structures with ease.

Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills to effectively engage with diverse teams.

Strong numeracy and modelling skills, ensuring you can tackle challenging financial scenarios.

Why Join Us?

Collaborative Environment: Be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to building in-house capability around QRM.

Professional Growth: This role offers a unique chance to grow into a specialist position, enhancing both your technical and analytical skills.

Impactful Contributions: Your work will directly influence our financial modelling capabilities and contribute to Group-wide projects.

What's in It for You?

Competitive remuneration for your expertise.

A chance to work with a team of talented professionals who are as passionate about treasury technology as you are.

Opportunities for professional development and networking within the financial services industry.

If you're eager to take on a challenging yet rewarding role that will push your boundaries and expand your expertise, we want to hear from you. Apply Now!

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be at the forefront of financial technology. Submit your application today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

Join us in shaping the future of market risk management. Your expertise is the key to our success!

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.

Pontoon is an employment consultancy. We put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills, and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you

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