Senior Risk Officer, Quantitative Risk Analytics

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom eFinancialCareers Full time
Job Summary

  • London
  • Permanent
  • JN


 Jan 26, 202
  • Competitive

Job Description:

Global banking group seeks an Associate Director, Senior Risk Officer as part of its expanding Quantitative Risk Analytics function.

The Associate Director, Senior Risk Officer, Quantitative Risk Analytics (QRA) is accountable for leading across the firm the processes of qualitative and quantitative assessment of portfolio risks and concentrations borne by the Bank in its Treasury and Bankingtransactions.

The role has ownership of the credit, liquidity and/or market risk, economic capital and stress testing framework, as well as the operational policies/procedures relevant to the area of expertise.

He/she designs and drives the implementation of systems andprocesses, proposes improvements to the Risk Management methodologies and performs analyses in support of proposed policies.

The Associate Director has a high degree of autonomy in making operational decisions, provides technical guidance, represents the team at internal Committees, engages with internal and external stakeholders and is responsible for managing the performance ofa team of risk professionals and supervising their day-to-day activities.


Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Depending on the area of specialisation, Associate Director, QRA is responsible for all or most of the following:

  • Lead and participate in the in-house analytical/pricing library and aggregations implementation, providing highly-developed technical expertise to facilitate the implementation
  • Responsible for the inhouse library release cycle, performing branch merges, code reviews and further developing our DEVOPS framework to increase our code coverage.
  • Implement the Liquidity Risk framework in line with requirements set by risk management. Act as second line of defence in monitoring liquidity risk ratios and limits.
  • Provide leadership and functional management to a team of risk professionals. Define short and longterm operational objectives, plan and coordinate team's work in support of the implementation of the overall strategic plan of Risk Management.
  • Represent Risk Management at internal committees, working groups, external rating agency presentations, and in crossdepartmental discussions on topics of own expertise. Propose and promote the understanding and use of quantitative tools and measures throughoutthe Bank, with a view to seek acceptance for their use in decisionmaking.
  • Develop and maintain contacts with risk professionals at rating agencies and other financial institutions with a view to keep up to date with the industry best practice.
  • Assess and advise on the impact of proposed changes in Bankwide policies on Risk Management methodologies, systems and practices. Provide specialist advice for preapproval of new products (excluding structured finance) traded by Treasury from a modellingperspective.
  • In close dialogue with senior managers and Directors within and outside Risk Management, define, negotiate and review relevant Risk Management policies.
  • Oversee the process of designing and setting the relevant methodologies and system developments, including model selection and calibration, review of inputs and parameters and analysis of outputs to quantify credit, liquidity and/or market risk.
  • Collaborate with Treasury and Controllers in the new product approval process, with delegated authority for complex transactions requiring an enhancement to existing front office systems or an internal development of a pricing model, and strong recommendationpowers for new asset classes or new types of instruments.
  • Responsible for ensuring coherence and agreement with Finance and Banking as to the inputs, modelling and outputs of new risk measures which are discussed and endorsed by Senior Management and/or relevant Management Committees.
  • Propose and promote the understanding and use of quantitative tools and measures throughout the Bank, with a view to seek acceptance for their use in decision making.
  • Monitor and mitigate credit, liquidity and/or market risk bankwide. Propose and promote solutions to mitigate risks at trade and portfolio level and reduce portfolio concentrations.
  • Directly accountable for the engagement and effective overall management of staff including recruitment, compensation (as agreed with the Head of Department, if applicable), performance management, coaching and development.
  • Champion and role model the Bank's Behavioural Competencies and Corporate Behaviours, ensuring adherence within the team(s) so that the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct are exhibited at all times.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications:

  • Minimum 7 years of relevant capital markets experience with leading financial institution(s)
  • MSc in Finance or Sciences
  • Good understanding of financial instruments in general and in particular interest rate, foreign exchange, equity and credit derivative products.
  • Extensive practical experience with the implementation of credit and/or market risk measurement methodologies, including model calibration and result analysis.
  • Extensive knowledge of industry best practice and the latest status of regulation in the field of credit and/or market risk.
  • Indepth understanding of risk management and portfolio valuation techniques (e.g. VaR, sensitivities, PFE, CVA/DVA/FVA, Monte Carlo, correlation modelling)
  • Ability to communicate well at all levels, from senior management to portfolio managers/traders, risk managers, accountants, middle office and IT staff.
  • A positive attitude to problem solving, identifying solutions and finding ways to overcome obstacles, if need be through compromise and consensus building.
  • Leadership skills to motivate and coordinate a team of risk professionals specialized in risk modelling.
  • Proficient in C++ and Python
  • Knowledge of Summit is an advantage.
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