Market Risk Analyst recruitment

Purpose: 

Ø  Perform independent Market Risk analysis to ensure that the risks related to market activities are properly identified and managed, and complies with the frameworks of the business and the regulatory environment.

Ø  To support the Senior Manager, Market Risk and the local risk manager in the control and measurement of all credit, market and liquidity risks in HK by ensuring that sound controls and reports are in place and that regulatory constraints are respected. 

Primary responsibilities of the role: 

Risk Management 

Ø  Contribute to the development of Risk models and associated tools;

Ø  Provide appropriate knowledge of market products and related regulations;

Ø  Contribute to development of Market Risk policies and at all times adhere to Risk Management and Product policies and procedures;

Ø  Primary responsibilities will be the monitoring of credit and market limits;

Ø  Provide cross training to other team members to ensure provision of daily reporting and controls 

Candidate experience required:  

Qualifications 

Ø  University degree in relevant field with an emphasis on finance and/or business

Ø  3-5 years of progressive Risk Management ideally in a risk control environment

Ø  Demonstrated in-depth understanding of market risk analysis and derivatives instruments for both client and market counterparties;

Ø  Understanding of upcoming liquidity risk regulation;

Ø  Risk management experience in a custodial environment would be preferred

Ø  Appropriate computer skills – proficiency in MS Excel, MS Access and some programming skills, e.g. VBA, SQL, etc. with an emphasis on being able to perform ad hoc data analysis

Ø  Demonstrated ability to develop a Risk model and the associated tool;

Ø  Demonstrated understanding of legal issues related to market activities;

Ø  Demonstrated understanding of the global market place, players and Risk regulations. 

Attributes 

Ø  Global mindset, ability to succeed in a fast changing dynamic environment.

Ø  Proven analytical skills

Ø  Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills

Ø  Desire to develop existing knowledge of securities finance, alternative trading strategies, middle and back office controls and end to end workflows, compliance, industry rules and regulations 

To express an interest in this exciting opportunity email an up to date resume to robert.shaw@emerald-group.com quoting reference #RS1015654