Risk Analyst (Data, Automation & AI)

Phillip Nova Pte Ltd

Interested in applying data, automation, and AI to real-world financial markets?

Phillip Nova, a leading financial brokerage firm, is seeking a Risk Analyst (Data, Automation & AI) to join our Middle Office (Risk Management) team.

This role is ideal for fresh graduates and early-career professionals who are passionate about technology, data, automation, and artificial intelligence, and want to apply these skills in a live trading environment.

You will work alongside experienced risk professionals and business stakeholders to understand how global financial markets operate, identify process inefficiencies, and develop automation and AI-driven solutions. Over time, you will gain exposure across Futures, Options, FX, CFDs, and Equities while helping shape the next generation of risk management systems.

This is not a traditional operations role. You will be part of a team driving the digital transformation of risk management through automation, analytics, and emerging AI technologies.

What You Will Be Doing

1) Understand Financial Markets & Risk Operations

Gain hands-on exposure to risk monitoring and trading operations workflows

Learn how risk is managed across global exchanges and trading sessions

Work closely with stakeholders to understand business processes and operational challenges

Develop a strong understanding of Futures, Options, FX, CFDs, and Equities markets

2) Build Automation Solutions

Design and develop solutions to replace existing Excel- and VBA-based processes

Automate repetitive tasks and workflows using Python and modern automation tools

Help drive the department towards scalable and fully automated processes

3) Apply AI to Real Business Problems

Explore and implement practical AI solutions to improve efficiency and controls

Develop AI-assisted workflows, reporting tools, and intelligent monitoring systems

Gain exposure to emerging technologies including Large Language Models (LLMs), AI agents, and Agentic AI frameworks

Evaluate and prototype new AI use cases for risk management and operations

4) Enhance Internal Systems

Maintain and improve internally developed tools and applications

Troubleshoot and optimize existing automation programs

Contribute to the long-term sustainability of the department’s technology initiatives

5) Drive Innovation

Identify opportunities where technology can create meaningful business value

Recommend and implement improvements to operational and risk management processes

Participate in projects involving data analytics, automation, and AI adoption

What We Are Looking For

Diploma or Degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Mathematics, or related disciplines

Strong interest in automation, AI, technology, and financial markets

Proficiency in Python or similar programming languages

Familiarity with AI tools, prompt engineering, automation platforms, or machine learning concepts is advantageous

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Curious mindset with a willingness to learn and experiment

Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders

Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Work Arrangement

Rotation between shifts when required

Availability to support operations on public holidays when required

Phillip Nova was inaugurated in 1983 as a member of PhillipCapital Group and is one of the founding clearing members of Singapore Exchange Derivatives Trading (SGX-DT). Coupled with 20 years of experience specialising in derivatives and currency broking, we have grown to be one of Singapore’s top local brokerages and are constantly ranked among the top most active SGX-DT members.