Junior Risk & Data Analyst

Location: Moorgate, London (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: £35,000-£42,000 per annum

Our client is a London-based financial organisation known for its commitment to data-led decision making and risk management. Their analytics function supports strategic planning, financial forecasting, and regulatory reporting. The team combines analytical insight with commercial understanding to help the business operate efficiently and responsibly.

They are now looking for a Junior Risk & Data Analyst to join their team. This position is ideal for someone with a strong interest in financial data, analysis, and the processes that help organisations manage risk.

As a Junior Risk & Data Analyst, you will work closely with senior analysts and managers to identify, assess, and monitor business and financial risks using data-driven methods. You will help gather and interpret data, prepare reports, and ensure accurate information is available for key decision-makers.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Collecting and analysing financial and operational data related to business performance and risk.
• Supporting the preparation of risk reports and dashboards for senior management.
• Assisting with data validation and quality assurance processes.
• Collaborating with risk and finance teams to identify trends, gaps, and opportunities for improvement.
• Learning how to use risk modelling techniques and analytics tools to support decision-making.

You are naturally analytical, detail-focused, and curious about how data shapes business outcomes. You want to develop your career at the intersection of finance, risk, and analytics.

You will ideally have:

• A degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field.
• Strong Excel skills and an interest in risk or financial analytics.
• A desire to learn tools such as SQL, Power BI, Python, or R.
• Strong numerical reasoning and accuracy when handling complex datasets.
• Effective communication skills and the confidence to present findings clearly.

• Salary between £35,000 and £42,000 depending on experience.
• Hybrid working, with 2-3 days per week in the office near Moorgate.
• Training and mentorship from experienced data and risk professionals.
• Career development path toward Risk Analyst or Data Analytics roles.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension, and private healthcare.
• A collaborative and structured environment that supports learning and professional growth.