Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Market Risk Manager to join the London Market Risk team in Solutions business. The Market Risk Manager will be responsible for managing the market risk of the trading activities across a range of asset classes, including equities, fixed income, FX, credit, and commodities. The successful candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in market risk management, including knowledge of risk management principles and methodologies.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Monitor and analyse market risk exposure across multiple asset classes.
2. Identify potential risk issues and work with traders and other stakeholders to implement effective risk management strategies.
3. Review new business/product initiatives and make recommendations to Head of Market Risk.
4. Develop and implement risk policies and procedures, including risk limits and stress testing methodologies.
5. Conduct regular risk assessments and provide timely and accurate risk reports to senior management.
6. Work closely with other risk managers and control functions to ensure a consistent approach to risk management.
7. Stay up-to-date with regulatory developments and ensure compliance with relevant regulations.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in market risk management, with exposure to both cash trading and derivatives across a number of asset classes.
3. Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to identify and analyse complex risk issues.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with traders and other stakeholders.
5. Strong understanding of financial markets, products, and instruments.
6. Knowledge of regulatory requirements related to market risk management.
7. Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
8. Ambitious, proactive with strong desire to achieve including going beyond what's required.
9. Computer programming skills. Coding in Python and SQL a strong advantage.
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