Job Title: Risk Analyst
Location: Freemarket offers a hybrid working model. You should be able to attend the office in London Bridge when required, on average twice per week.
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About FreemarketFX
Freemarket is a provider of digital solutions for FX and cross-border payment needs. Anchored by deep sector expertise, rigorous compliance-led onboarding, and unmatched oversight of regulated flows, clients are rewarded with a partner that values their relationship like no other. Through our proprietary digital platform clients can access an instant settlement network and seamless real-time money movement globally within an interconnected community of like-minded companies.
At Freemarket, our success is driven by our commitment to core values that shape how we work and deliver impact.
We Own It by taking accountability for outcomes and holding ourselves to high standards.
We Think Bigger by challenging assumptions and seeking smarter, scalable ways to solve problems.
We are Relationship Led, prioritising trust, transparency, and collaboration with our colleagues, partners, and clients.
We Make It Happen by acting with urgency, clarity, and determination. And we
Stay Curious, constantly learning, exploring new ideas, and improving how we work. These values guide how we operate every day and enable us to deliver excellence for our clients and each other.
Responsibilities:
As a Risk Analyst, you will:
- Support the enhancement of the Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework, ensuring risks are identified, assessed, monitored and reported effectively
- Support the Head of Risk with Business Continuity, Crisis Management, Operational Resilience and regulatory reporting.
- Support the Third-Party Risk Management framework, helping assess and monitor vendor risks.
- Maintain and develop Risk Registers, Risk Assessments, Risk Appetite statements, and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs)
- Help embed the three lines of defense model and related risk policies and procedures across the business
- Create clear, insightful risk presentations and management information for senior stakeholders
- Monitor and interpret regulatory developments, advising on their business impact and required changes
- Support with the GRC platform to ensure accurate and up to date risk data and reporting
- Build strong relationships with stakeholders to influence risk awareness and culture
Requirements:
Skills & Attributes
- Ability to challenge the status quo and enhance the risk & compliance culture
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Confident in presenting risk concepts clearly and meaningfully to different audiences
- Highly organised, proactive and adaptable to changing priorities
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
Experience:
- Minimum 1-2 years hands-on experience in financial services and/or Risk Management role (e.g. Operational, Third party, Enterprise or Compliance Risk)
- Understanding of risk frameworks and the three lines of defense model
- Experience working with the UK and EU regulatory landscape
Desirable:
- Experience in Third-Party Risk Management
- Background in FX, Payments, or Financial Services
- Exposure to Operational Resilience, Business Continuity or Crisis Management
- Experience using a GRC platform
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a dynamic, fast-growing FinTech company.
- Gain exposure to various aspects of compliance, payments, and risk management.
- Benefit from structured internal and external training to enhance your professional skills.
- Work in a collaborative environment that values initiative and innovation.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and skills in compliance and financial services while building a rewarding career in the FinTech sector.
