Senior Market Risk Specialist | 6 month federal government contract

A leading Federal Government organisation is seeking an experienced Market Risk Specialist to join a high-performing risk function focused on complex financial market risks, quantitative modelling and policy development.

This is an opportunity to work on issues that impact the broader Australian financial services sector, providing specialist expertise across market risk, financial markets and risk frameworks while contributing to strategic initiatives and industry-wide outcomes.

The Opportunity

You will provide specialist risk and modelling expertise across market risk, counterparty credit risk and financial markets. The role will involve assessing complex risk frameworks, contributing to policy development, identifying emerging risks and providing insights that support strategic decision-making.

Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will apply your technical expertise to a broad range of market and risk-related matters within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide specialist advice across market risk, counterparty credit risk and financial markets.
- Assess and challenge complex risk management frameworks and quantitative models.
- Contribute to policy and framework development, including market risk reform initiatives.
- Analyse industry and market trends to identify emerging risks and opportunities.
- Produce high-quality analytics, insights and recommendations to support decision-making.
- Support cross-functional and strategic risk projects.




- Engage with internal and external stakeholders on complex technical matters.
- Contribute to broader industry-focused outcomes and initiatives.

About You

To be successful, you will have demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas:

- Market Risk
- Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR)
- Treasury Risk
- Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB)
- Quantitative Risk
- Model Validation
- Risk Analytics
- Financial Markets

You will also bring:

- Solid knowledge of financial markets, traded products and risk management frameworks.
- Experience working with quantitative models and analytical methodologies.
- Exposure to regulatory, prudential or capital frameworks.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
- Experience using data analytics or programming tools to support risk analysis.

What's on Offer

- Initial 6-month contract engagement.
- Sydney CBD location.
- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Opportunity to work on complex, high-impact financial risk matters.
- Exposure to industry-leading specialists and senior stakeholders.
- Potential extension opportunities.

Essential Requirements

- Australian Citizenship is mandatory.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Government Baseline Security Clearance.
- Ability to attend the Sydney office approximately 50% of the time.

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📌 Senior Market Risk Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Hays
📍 Sydney