Risk Monitoring Officer

About BTG Pactual

BTG Pactual Europe S.A. is part of BTG Pactual Group, the largest investment bank in Latin America, delivering specialized services in Wealth Management, Asset Management, Investment Banking, Corporate Lending and Sales & Trading. Since its creation in 1983, BTG Pactual Group has adopted a meritocratic partnership culture, with a focus on its customers, excellence and a long-term vision. BTG Pactual currently employs over 12,000 people in offices across Brazil, United States, Luxembourg, UK, Portugal, Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Peru, Argentina and Uruguay. Our group combines a solid balance sheet, state-of-the-art technology and is ready to offer a global advisory service to protect and grow your wealth.

BTG Pactual Europe is a Luxembourg-based credit institution, regulated by the Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF). For more information visit www.btgpactual.com.

The role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Risk Monitoring Officer to join the bank in Luxembourg. The Risk Monitoring Officer is responsible for assessing, monitoring, and managing trading risk across the clients' portfolios. The role involves close collaboration with the front office, operations, compliance, and finance teams to ensure sound risk practices and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design and implement pre-trade and post-trade rules to improve risk management, in collaboration with business and operational teams.
• Manage risk parameters through the trading flow, participating in and following up on trade operations (especially leveraged clients).
• Utilize risk models and market parameters to calculate and assess the risk associated with each asset and operation within the client portfolios.
• Participate in the design, implementation, and review of policies and procedures aimed at mitigating risks through trading execution.
• Review and enhance the risk framework, including procedures, controls, and monitoring techniques.
• Contribute to the new financial product process, including approval and alignment with the bank's risk appetite and regulatory standards.
• Support the adherence of client trading activities to Luxembourg and EU regulatory requirements, as applicable.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Experience in risk management within banking or financial services.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and products, including derivatives, and of trading and settlement mechanics.
• Practical experience in risk assessment, including exposure, margin, and collateral monitoring for leveraged client portfolios.
• Proficiency in risk systems and market data tools (e.g., Bloomberg, Excel).
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Ability to work autonomously and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Fluency in both spoken and written English is required; any other language are an advantage.

Desired Qualifications & Experience

• Experience implementing pre-trade controls or risk limits in a trading or brokerage environment.
• Exposure to counterparty and credit risk analysis for collateralized/leveraged lending.
• Working knowledge of EU trading regulation (e.g. MiFID II, EMIR) and the Luxembourg regulatory environment.
• Data and automation skills (e.g. Python, SQL, VBA) applied to risk monitoring.
• Professional certifications (e.g., FRM, CFA) are an asset.

Diversity & Inclusion
BTG Pactual is committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, or age. We actively promote diversity and equal opportunity in our workplace.