Market Risk Manager – FX and Bond Specialist | Leading Private Bank – Geneva office recruitment

Market Risk Manager - FX and Bond Specialist | Leading Private Bank

Geneva, Switzerland
French and English speaking
Base: 100,000 CHF – 120,000 CHF
Bonus: Excellent bonus and benefits package

A tier 1 Private bank seeks a market risk manager with excellent FX and Bond knowledge to help manage the risk across the portfolio. The role is extremely front office focussed and sits on the trading floor and will report to the head of risk and has dotted reporting lines in to the head of FX trading. This hire is necessary due to the expansion of the group due to their success across 2011 and the aim of this hire is to continue this expansion and success across 2012 following a plan set out by the heads of the business. There is a quantitative aspect to this role so the successful candidate will have the opportunity to use their modelling and developing skills.

This role will give the successful candidate the opportunity to:
• Coverage of industry leading FX options and bond portfolios
• Develop from a risk analyst to a risk manager
• Work directly with the front office
• Responsibility for setting Market Risk Limits Framework
• Track current market environment against core risks to ensure PL surprises are avoided
• Utilize their quantitative skills

The successful candidate is likely to have the following skills:
• Good understanding of FX and bonds
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with appropriate Mathematical background
• Clear oral and written communication skills in French and English
• Quantitative background
• Good programming skills

This is an ideal opportunity for someone to make the move from a top tier investment bank, leading fund or asset management firm and take the next step in their career. The firm has stated that this hire is instrumental for their plans for growth over the next year and they are interested in seeing a range of candidates from different backgrounds within risk management.

If you feel that your profile matches this opportunity, please send your resume in word format to risk@selbyjennings.com