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Market Risk Analyst

Overview

Market risk analysts analyse market trends to help companies and investors make better investment and risk management decisions.

Description

  • Gather data to answer questions from other market professionals.
  • Monitor risks of financial loss to spot potential threats or irregular activities.
  • Analyse market events and developments.
  • Create reports that explain market and financial forecasts.
  • Assist in the risk, compliance, and legal aspects of investment banking.

Entry requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, and Statistics is preferred.

Salary

$3,900 – 4,900

/mo

Salary ranges are estimated based on public information found on Singaporean job portals, including MyCareersFuture, MySkillsFuture. Updated as of 2026.

Trivia

Market risk analysts have a diverse workload – some days are busier than others. There is also opportunity to work in different industries.

What to expect

You’ll specialise in risk, compliance, and legal systems. Be prepared to learn about relevant laws and apply it situationally.

Soft
skills

Digital Fluency

Able to work confidently with advanced software for risk analysis and management.

Problem-Solving

Able to develop strategies to reduce potential losses.

Methodological Thinking

Ability to analyse market data, ensure risk assessments are accurate, and make strategic recommendations.

Data Mining and Modelling

Ability to analyse data to assess market risks and future scenarios.

Scenario Planning and Analysis

Able to predict future values and conduct stress tests on investment portfolios.

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Skilled in using Excel for data analysis and PowerPoint for creating professional reports.

Hard
skills

Frequently asked questions

Market risk analysts are a type of financial analyst that specialises in assessing market risks.

No licence is required, but relevant certifications like Certified Financial Analyst are valuable additions to your resume. Companies may sponsor these qualifications.

They start by identifying risk sources, then defining key factors like interest rate changes. Then, they collect data and perform statistical analyses.

It's all about balance. If analysts find that a company is too heavily invested in one area, they'll recommend diversifying by spreading money across different industries. If one fails, the rest will stay safe.

For effective analysis, it’s crucial to ensure accurate and complete data. Market risk analysts often struggle with finding reliable data sources without missing info or inconsistencies.