Marex is a diversified global financial services platform, providing essential liquidity, market access and infrastructure services to clients in the energy, commodities and financial markets. The Group provides comprehensive breadth and depth of coverage across four core services: Market Making, Clearing, Hedging and Investment Solutions and Agency and Execution. It has a leading franchise in many major metals, energy and agricultural products, executing around 50 million trades and clearing 205 million contracts in 2022. 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. Marex was established in 2005 but through its subsidiaries can trace its roots in the commodity markets back almost 100 years. Headquartered in London with 36 offices worldwide, the Group has over 1,800 employees across Europe, Asia and America. For more information visit www.marex.com (http://www.marex.com/) Embark on a transformative journey with Marex's Full-Time Graduate Programme - an experience tailored to empower and support Analysts. Dive into the 'Backpack to Briefcase' bootcamp, unveiling the intricacies of financial services, Marex's purpose, and strategic priorities. Join your team post-bootcamp, fostering connections through continuous training. Learn, grow, and expand your network through a diverse array of sessions fast-tracking your understanding of Marex and the industry. Engage in workshops covering behavioural, cognitive skills, technical understanding, and business awareness, nurturing your professional development. Throughout the programme, seize the opportunity to attend informal insight events and a lunch and learn series hosted by senior Marex Leaders. Gain exposure, ask questions, and gain real insights into the business from influential figures. From day one, connect with a network of fellow graduates. Attend training and events together, creating bonds with those sharing your journey. Join Marex, where your passions align with purpose, and your strengths converge with our values. As a Risk Graduate, you will have the exciting opportunity to launch your career in Risk Management, applying your skills while receiving on-the-job training and support from our experienced experts. You will be based in London, working directly with our Risk Management team globally, to gain hands on experience in identifying, assessing, and mitigating various business risks. You will have an opportunity to make a real difference and genuine impact to the first line control environment and projects at Marex. You will also be part of the broader Marex Graduate Programme, where you will have the opportunity to expand your business knowledge, network and connect with other Graduates from across the Marex business. Responsibilities: Risk management is a critical function at Marex, designed to ensure the stability, integrity, and strategic success of the organisation. This function encompasses the identification, assessment, monitoring, and mitigation of various risks that the firm faces in its operations and strategic initiatives. By systematically managing these risks, Marex safeguards its financial health, regulatory compliance, and market reputation. As a graduate you will rotate through all the main risk functions, gaining comprehensive exposure and experience in the following areas: Operational Risk: • Assist in identifying, assessing, and monitoring operational risks within Marex. • Support the development and implementation of risk mitigation strategies and controls. • Participate in risk assessments and incident investigations, documenting findings and recommendations. • Help maintain the risk register and track action items to ensure timely resolutions. Market Risk: • Analyse market risk exposures and conduct stress testing and scenario analysis. • Assist in the development and enhancement of market risk models and methodologies. • Monitor daily market risk reports and highlight any significant changes or anomalies. • Support the preparation of market risk metrics and reports for senior management. Clearing Risk: • Support the monitoring and management of clearing risk exposures for trading activities. • Assist in the assessment of collateral requirements and margining practices. • Help analyse clearing risk data and prepare reports for internal and external stakeholders. Risk Governance: • Assist in the development and implementation of risk governance policies and frameworks. • Support the preparation of risk governance reports and presentations for committees and boards. • Participate in risk governance meetings, documentation and tracking follow-up actions. Credit and Counterparty Risk: • Conduct credit risk assessments and analyse the creditworthiness of counterparties. • Monitor and report on credit exposures, identifying potential credit issues and recommending actions. Change Risk & Assurance: • Assist in the assessment and management of risks associated with mergers, acquisitions, and other significant business changes. • Support the development of change risk frameworks and methodologies. • Participate in change management projects ensuring risks are identified and mitigated. • Help prepare change risk assessments and reports for senior management, ensuring comprehensive risk coverage during the acquisition and integration phases. Competencies: • Strong quantitative and analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets. • Ability to apply mathematical models to real-world financial problems. • Attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in work. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Ability to present complex information clearly and concisely. • Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying and solving problems. • Eagerness to learn and adapt. • Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively in a team-orientated environment. • Ability to perform effectively under pressure. Skills and Experience: • A minimum of a 2.1 degree in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Computer Science, or another quantitative degree, coupled with a strong academic record. • Experience with data analytics and quantitative research methods. • Basic understanding of financial markets and instruments. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel (advanced functions and macros). • Internships or relevant work experience in financial services or trading is preferred. • Proficiency in programming languages, such as Python, R, or MATLAB is desirable. • Experience with data visualisation tools (e.g. Power BI) and statistical software is desirable. If you're forging a career in this area and are looking for your next step, get in touch! Marex is fully committed to being an inclusive employer and providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all. We will provide reasonable adjustments to remove any disadvantage to you being considered for this role. 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