As a Market Risk Manager, you will blend technical financial product knowledge, real-time financial market monitoring, and quantitative data analysis/modeling. This role requires strong communication skills to report risk positions, influence risk takers, and inform stakeholders.
Roles/Responsibilities
- Identify, manage, and communicate market risk exposures in all product lines with a focus on Credit Trading transactions.
- Manage significant risk positions and perform quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Understand risk management practices and financial products.
- Engage with trading desks and undertake risk reporting for various audiences, including traders, senior management, and regulators.
- Conduct risk analysis using firm systems and ad-hoc methods.
- Effectively communicate analysis results in both standard and ad-hoc formats.
- Manage stress testing for the Global Credit portfolio and conduct region-wide reviews.
- Assist with ad-hoc risk-related queries, drill-down analysis, VaR/stress analysis, and risk trends.
Required skills
- 3-5 years of experience in Market or Credit Risk management at a top financial institution.
- Understanding of market risk metrics, credit, the Greeks, VaR, and stress scenarios.
- Proficiency in Excel (VBA skills desirable) and database management.
Preferred skills
- Experience with credit spectrum transactions from investment grade to high yield or working with a Syndicate/Credit trading desk is a plus.
Personal Attributes
- Strong interest in Risk Management.
- Effective team player with strong communication skills.
- Intellectual curiosity and problem-solving abilities.
About our client
A global financial institution that safeguards the financial markets, processing over 100 million transactions daily. They lead industry-wide innovations in post-trade solutions, maintaining secure and efficient market infrastructure globally. The team is dedicated to developing technologies that enhance market stability, lower costs, and improve efficiency. They support flexible work arrangements, value diverse opinions, and emphasize teamwork.
