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Huntington

Market Risk Analytics Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site +1

This individual will participate in all aspects of market and counterparty risk measurement and reporting, including internal and regulatory risk reporting, stress testing, and model ongoing ...

Huntington

Market Risk Analytics Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site +1

This individual will participate in all aspects of market and counterparty risk measurement and reporting, including internal and regulatory risk reporting, stress testing, and model ongoing ...

Huntington

Market Risk Analytics Manager

Columbus, OH · On-site +1

This individual will participate in all aspects of market and counterparty risk measurement and reporting, including internal and regulatory risk reporting, stress testing, and model ongoing ...

Janus Henderson Investors

Risk Analyst

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$70K - $75K/yr

Stay up to date on industry trends that impact the firm globally on counterparty credit risk, liquidity risk, and investment risk. * Partner with stakeholders to support, maintain, and enhance the ...

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How much do counterparty risk jobs pay per hour?

As of May 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for counterparty risk in the United States is $30.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.47 and $38.70 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Counterparty Risk, and why are they important?

To excel in Counterparty Risk, you need a solid background in finance, quantitative analysis, and risk management, often supported by a degree in finance, economics, or a related field. Familiarity with risk assessment tools, financial modeling software, and systems like Bloomberg or Moody’s Analytics is typically required. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help professionals interpret data and present risk findings clearly. These competencies are crucial for accurately assessing counterparties’ creditworthiness and protecting organizations from potential financial losses.

How does a Counterparty Risk professional typically collaborate with other departments to manage and mitigate risk exposures?

Counterparty Risk professionals work closely with teams such as Front Office, Credit Risk, Legal, and Operations to ensure a thorough assessment and management of risk exposures arising from trading or lending relationships. They are involved in reviewing and approving credit limits, monitoring ongoing exposures, and participating in stress testing exercises. Regular cross-team meetings and communication are essential to stay updated on client developments or market changes that could impact counterparty risk, fostering a collaborative environment that supports informed decision-making and effective risk mitigation.

What is counterparty risk?

Counterparty risk, also known as default risk, is the possibility that the other party in a financial transaction may not fulfill their contractual obligations. This risk is commonly found in trading, lending, and derivative contracts, where one party could default on payments or fail to deliver assets. Financial institutions often manage counterparty risk by assessing creditworthiness, setting exposure limits, and using collateral. Understanding and mitigating counterparty risk is crucial for maintaining stability in financial markets.

What is the difference between Counterparty Risk vs Credit Analyst?

AspectCounterparty RiskCredit Analyst
Primary FocusAssessing the risk of a counterparty defaulting on a financial obligationEvaluating the creditworthiness of individual borrowers or companies
Required CredentialsFinancial certifications, risk management trainingFinance, economics degrees, credit certifications
Work EnvironmentBanking, investment firms, risk management departmentsBanks, lending institutions, credit agencies
Industry UsageHigh in banking, trading, and financial servicesCommon in banking, lending, and credit sectors

While both roles involve financial analysis, Counterparty Risk focuses on assessing the risk of a counterparty defaulting, often in trading or derivatives, whereas Credit Analysts evaluate individual or corporate creditworthiness for lending decisions. Both roles require financial expertise and are vital in risk management within financial institutions.

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Infographic showing various Counterparty Risk job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 70% Full Time, 5% Temporary, and 20% Contract. Highlights an 85% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $63,100 per year, or $30.3 per hour.

Risk Systems Analyst / Developer

Kellton Tech

Jersey City, NJ • On-site

Contractor

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Job Title : Risk Systems Analyst / Developer, Counterparty Risk, RISK Systems
Job Location : Jersey City, NJ
Travel Required : No
Job Description :
The scope of the RISK function is:

  • Market and Liquidity risks: covering the CIB capital markets activities, ALM Treasury as well as the IPS Business Units,
  • Counterparty risks: covering all counterparty risks arising from derivative and repo transactions,
  • Credit risks: credit analysis and approval for Financial Institutions Sovereigns, Wealth Management clients and other IPS private clients


The RISK function contributes to the definition of the Group's risk appetite, its risk decision making process and the optimisation of capital allocation to support the development of the Operating Divisions.
The RISK Systems team is part of RISK Global Services, whose mission includes providing the bank with a comprehensive capital markets risk system used to calculate market and counterparty risk capital figures using advanced methods and to support the needs of users for risk analysis, risk reporting and the credit process.
Job
As a Risk Systems Analyst / Developer your responsibilities will include:

  • Understand various counterparty metrics, both the methodology and operational production of counterparty metrics, to investigate and assess issues and propose solutions.
  • To provide explanation and support to the Risk Function analysts and business lines about risk changes and the calculation methodologies.
  • Monitoring of the risks figures provided by the counterparty risk system
  • Implement solutions in the Risk Systems python framework
  • Understand and analyse the business line's needs in relation to Counterparty Risk, with the aim of developing the appropriate and sustainable solutions that are consistent with the entity's strategic plan and the associated portfolio of requests.
  • Act as the contact person within the initiative or maintenance teams and for the business line in relation to data and functional aspects.


Core accountabilities of role
Manages relationships between Risk Systems and users at all levels of the organisation to ensure that a high-quality integrated service is provided for Counterparty Risk topics
Liaise with users to capture business requirements. Manage small to medium sized projects. Delivers projects within quality, time and budget constraints.
Deliver small to medium solutions for clients in the Risk Systems python environment.
Knowledge, Skill and Experience
Strong prior experience of using complex and diverse IT systems. Results orientated with a clear understanding of how the results impact the business counterparts.
Excellent analytical skills with the ability to translate technical concepts and provide specialist guidance and advice to others.
Experience in python and SQL or strong desire to learn.
Proven commercial and communication / relationship management skills. Ability to liaise with junior and senior stakeholders to act as bridging point.
BUSINESS / IT SKILLS

  • IT Development
  • IT Tests
  • Python
  • AI (Preferable)
  • SQL
  • Business/ IT relationship
  • Data Quality & Security


BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

  • Creativity & Innovation / Problem Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to Deliver / Results Driven
  • Ability to collaborate / Teamwork
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TRANSVERSAL SKILLS

  • Analytical ability
  • Ability to develop and leverage networks
  • Ability to understand explain and support change
  • Ability to manage a project
  • Ability to develop and adapt a process

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