Skip to main contentA logo with &quat;the muse&quat; in dark blue text.

Market Risk Expert, hybrid, Officer

AT State Street
State Street

Market Risk Expert, hybrid, Officer

Krakow, Poland

About the role

State Street Portfolio and Risk Analytics combines unique capabilities in data and analytics to better serve our clients and build relationships with new customers. Through information and insights, investment analytics and data solutions, our goal is to help our clients to generate the most value.

Our client offering provides a full suite of analytics that give clients insight into the risks and performance of their investment portfolios. Supporting all asset classes the platform produces analytics such as: Stress Testing, Value at Risk (VaR), position specific analytics for derivatives (delta, gamma, vega etc.), fixed income characteristics such as duration and convexity, liquidity and ESG metrics.

Want more jobs like this?

Get jobs delivered to your inbox every week.

Select a location
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy.


This position is a hybrid role, which you can perform in our offices in Krakow or Gdansk. During the onboarding time it is important to us that you will be available fully in the office, what will help us to prepare you well to your work.

Your new role

As a Market Risk Expert you will:

  • Analyze clients investment portfolio data.
  • Have a good understanding on risk techniques and valuation methods (Value At Risk, Stress Testing, Exposures, Greeks, BackTesting).
  • Review of financial instruments valuation.
  • Provide expertise and assist the team with reconciliation of risk results.
  • Assist team development and in the implementation projects for new clients.
  • Analyze and review of portfolio reports based on market regulations, such as Liquidity, Money Market Stress Testing, Basel III, AIFMD, UCITS, ESG and others.
  • Provide support, resolve client issues, and demonstrate a firm understanding of the product to users like risk managers, traders, data teams.
  • Work closely with client service teams across several locations in US, EMEA, APAC.
  • Drive process automation and streamlining projects independently or by collaborating with dedicated development team.
  • Execute the department strategy as outlined by senior management.
  • Lead other project-based tasks as assigned.

What we value

Desired experience and qualifications:

  • FRM or CFA qualification an advantage.
  • Strong understanding of financial markets and risk management techniques.
  • Strong analytical ability and problem solving skills.
  • Highly motivates, multi-task capable and willingness to learn and develop within role.
  • Bloomberg and/or Reuters knowledge.
  • Typically 4-6 years of experience in Financial Services.
  • Fluent English
  • Proven work experience with SQL query and Advanced Excel
  • Degree in Applied Mathematics/Finance/Economics or related field is preferred but not essential

What we offer

  • Permanent contract of employment from day one
  • Additional holidays (Birthday Day Off, 3rd and 5th year anniversary Day Offs
  • Gold medical package for employees and their families (partner and children)
  • Premium life insurance package and private pension plan
  • Employee savings plan
  • Company car or car allowance
  • Social fund including Multisport Card
  • Wide range of soft skills training, technical workshops, language classes and development programs
  • Opportunities to volunteer your time to company-driven initiatives, employee networks or organizations of your choice
  • Variety of well-being programs
  • Technical or leadership career pathway

About State Street

What we do. State Street is one of the largest custodian banks, asset managers and asset intelligence companies in the world. From technology to product innovation we're making our mark on the financial services industry. For more than two centuries, we've been helping our clients safeguard and steward the investments of millions of people. We provide investment servicing, data & analytics, investment research & trading and investment management to institutional clients.

Work, Live and Grow. We make all efforts to create a great work environment. Our benefits packages are competitive and comprehensive. Details vary in locations, but you may expect generous medical care, insurance and savings plans among other perks. You'll have access to flexible Work Program to help you match your needs. And our wealth of development programs and educational support will help you reach your full potential.

Inclusion, Diversity and Social Responsibility. We truly believe our employees' diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspective are a powerful contributor to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and reach their maximum potential while adding value to both our organization and our clients. We warmly welcome the candidates of diverse origin, background, ability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and personality. Another fundamental value at State Street is active engagement with our communities around the world, both as a partner and a leader. You will have tools to help balance your professional and personal life, paid volunteer days, matching gift program and access to employee networks that help you stay connected to what matters to you.

State Street is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

State Street's Speak Up Line

Client-provided location(s): Kraków, Poland; Gdańsk, Poland
Job ID: StateStreet-R-760069
Employment Type: Full Time