Quantitative Risk Analyst

About Marex Marex Group plc (NASDAQ: MRX) is a diversified global financial services platform providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients across energy, commodities and financial markets. The group provides comprehensive breadth and depth of coverage across four core services: clearing, agency and execution, market making, and hedging and investment solutions. It has a leading franchise in many major metals, energy and agricultural products, with access to 60 exchanges. The group provides access to the world’s major commodity markets, covering a broad range of clients that include some of the largest commodity producers, consumers and traders, banks, hedge funds and asset managers. With more than 40 offices worldwide, the group has over 3,000 employees across Europe, Asia and the Americas. For more information visit https://www.marex.com/ Department Description Marex’s Algo and Flow department, formerly WEBB Traders, brings together expertise in proprietary trading, electronic market making, and quantitative research. The department provides liquidity across global cash equity and derivatives markets, using proprietary capital, advanced technology, and automated trading strategies. This role sits within the WEBB team, whose roots date back to 2009. Based in Amsterdam, with a significant presence in Paris, the team combines its entrepreneurial approach and specialist trading expertise with Marex’s global reach, market access, and broader financial services capabilities. Market makers, quantitative researchers, software engineers, and business professionals work closely together to develop trading strategies, improve technology, and solve complex market challenges. Joining the team offers the opportunity to take ownership, contribute directly to the business, and grow within the wider Marex Group. Role Summary Are you a tech-savvy Senior Quant Risk Analyst, ready to take your next career step? Are you capable of perfectly aligning risk management with algorithmic trading? Data analysis and automation are two core pillars of our growth, and our strong risk management framework is a key foundation for it. We are looking for a senior, data-driven risk manager in Amsterdam to take our company's risk management function to the next level. Reporting to the Management Board, you will take the lead in strengthening our controls in collaboration with the traders and engineers, and develop world-class risk tools that help identify weaknesses and opportunities. You ensure we keep the company safe, simultaneously elevating our controls into strategic edge. Responsibilities Role specific: • Designing and implementing WEBB’s risk management strategy • Build and improve risk monitoring and limit systems and tactical toolings • Create and improve risk processes and policies • Ensuring WEBB’s risk management is future-proof, with a strategic focus on algorithmic trading • Data-driven innovation of WEBB’s risk framework to proactively address risks and identify opportunities for the company • Monitoring day-to-day trading behaviour and trading books positions (real-time) to ensure business activities remain within the defined risk appetite • Collaborating with stakeholders across the firm to improve our controls and risk-mitigating solutions; discussing ideas with peers, traders, and engineers, and ultimately proposing them to the board • Providing substantial countervailing power to a highly demanding trading team • Increasing awareness of risk management throughout the company • Guiding and mentoring your fellow risk team members • Providing guidance on new business activities from a risk management perspective All Staff: • Ensuring compliance with the company’s regulatory requirements under the FCA, NFA, AMF, AFM, MAS. • Adhere to the operational risk framework for your role ensuring that all regulatory or company determined parameters are complied with. • Role model for demonstrating highest level standards of integrity and conduct and reflecting Company Values. • At all times complying with the FCA’s Code of Conduct • To ensure that you are fully aware of and adhere to internal policies that relate to you, your role or any other activities for which you have any level of responsibility • To report any breaches of policy to Compliance and/ or your supervisor as required • To escalate risk events immediately • To provide input to risk management processes, as required Skills & Attributes • You are a risk professional with a strong affinity for data analysis and algorithmic trading • You thrive in fast-paced environments and are motivated to drive change and continuous improvement • You have an innovative mindset and closely follow developments and emerging trends in risk management • You can effectively balance risk and reward, applying sound judgment on a case-by-case basis • You demonstrate the highest standards of integrity and professionalism and are known for being pragmatic, steadfast, and decisive • You are a strong communicator who enjoys partnering with a broad range of stakeholders, including traders, engineers, senior management, and clearing members • You possess excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to lead firm-wide risk initiatives from concept through implementation • Solid understanding of clearing models and post-trade risk management concepts • Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities, supported by advanced Python and SQL skills • Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills Qualifications & Experience • 5 years experience in equities, derivatives, algorithmic trading, high-frequency trading (HFT), market making, and associated risk management practices • Proven experience in algorithmic trading risk management, including the design and implementation of risk controls and frameworks • Demonstrated track record of developing, implementing, and continuously enh