Market Data & Risk Analytics Consultant

Role OverviewJefferies is seeking an experienced contractor to support initiatives around market conventions, data modeling, and data quality governance, with a strong emphasis on the Japanese financial markets. This role will bridge collaboration between the Market Data team, Data Modeling team, and Equity Risk Analytic function, ensuring accurate interpretation and implementation of market standards across systems and processes. Additionally, the role will contribute to risk market data control programs, focusing on data quality operations and governance across market risk and counterparty risk.Key ResponsibilitiesMarket Convention ExpertiseAnalyze and document Japanese market conventions for equities, fixed income, FX, and derivatives.Validate pricing, settlement, and calendar rules with Japanese banks and local market participants.Data Integration & ModelingEnsure conventions are correctly reflected in data feeds and risk models.Support configuration and testing of market data systems for Japan-specific requirements.Risk AnalyticsDevelop and implement robust risk analytics solutions for Japan market instruments, with a focus on equity listed market and equity derivatives, including:Risk factor level time series construction and proxy modelingOption pricing (vanilla and light exotics)Value-at-Risk (VaR) and stress-VaR (sVaR) calculationScenario analysis and stress testingProfit-and-Loss Attribution (PLA) testingData Quality Control & GovernanceAct as SME and liaise with front office, technology, and risk managers to improve data governance framework.Leverage on Jefferies best control practices to handle Japanese market.Define golden source of market data and implement control processes in target infrastructure.Develop data standards, metrics, and reporting approaches; maintain policy documentation.Technical DevelopmentDevelop and maintain Python-based automation and AI-driven tools for advanced data quality controls.Design and implement advanced control frameworks and monitoring dashboards leveraging AI/ML for anomaly detection and predictive analytics.Support integration of market data into pricing and risk engines.Stakeholder CollaborationAct as a liaison between internal teams and external Japanese counterparties.Required QualificationsExperience with Japanese Financial MarketsStrong understanding of local market conventions, trading practices, and regulatory environment.Prior work experience with Japanese banks or financial institutions is preferred.Technical SkillsProficiency in Python and experience with AI/ML applications for data analytics and control automation.Familiarity with market data platforms, risk systems, and data architecture.Risk Management KnowledgeSolid understanding of Greeks, VaR, Stress Testing, volatility calibration, and derivative trade data.Data Governance ExpertiseExperience in data quality business process improvement and complex regulatory projects.Ability to define data standards and implement control frameworks.CommunicationFluent in English; Japanese language proficiency is a strong plus.Excellent presentation and stakeholder management skills.