Quant Risk Analyst at Hacksaw Gaming · Remote (Malta)
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Python
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SQL
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Languages: English
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Quantitative risk experience in an exchange, clearing house, sportsbook or trading firm.
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Hands-on work with margin, stress testing, collateral or credit.
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The ability to explain a model to non-quantitative leaders and regulatory stakeholders.
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Fluent English and strong written documentation.
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Why Hacksaw Markets
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A genuine build-stage mandate with direct influence over product, operating model and culture.
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An ambitious team supported by established technology, operating experience and long-term capital.
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Why they ask: B2B is named in the posting.
How to answer: One concrete project, one honest lesson.
Why they ask: Python is named in the posting.
How to answer: One concrete project, one honest lesson.
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Why they ask: Checks ownership and depth.
How to answer: Use situation, action, result. Quantify the result.
Why they ask: Tests accountability and learning.
How to answer: Pick a real failure, own your part, show the fix and what changed afterwards.
Why they ask: Checks judgement under pressure.
How to answer: Describe a concrete framework and one example of a trade-off you made.
Why they ask: Looks for red flags and motivation.
How to answer: Stay positive: what you want next, not what you dislike.
Why they ask: Fit and ambition check.
How to answer: Tie your growth to the problems this team is solving.
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