Qualitative-Quantitative Risk Manager to join Nordea Group Market Risk Management in Copenhagen recruitment

We seek a qualitative-quantitative risk expert to work with risk analysis of trading risk and new derivatives products. Our work spans all asset classes and a wide range of product structures, with a focus on: proper contract representation, appropriateness of valuation technique, coherent risk representation of  structured products. This role is meant to work very closely with the various trading desks and control functions, in particular: model validation, operational risk, market risk and market risk modelling teams.

It is all about people

We deal with complex issues and often with limited time to take decisions. We therefore seek applicants that already has proven to be among the best of equals and who shows great potential for further personal and professional development. We offer a unique opportunity in the Nordic region to work with risk management of complex financial instruments, where you can use your experience to play a key role in the continued development of Nordea’s risk management framework. Relocation support can be expected for experienced international profiles.

You can deliver

Our ideal candidate has at least 3-5 years’ experience in market and/or model risk analysis of derivatives from a large international trading organisation.

You must at least have a University master’s degree in physics, engineering, mathematics or similar. Strong knowledge about current market standard risk representations and their deficiencies with regard to derivative products is essential. You must be able to work independently and at the same time be able to create results in a small team. Programming skills needed Excel/VBA, knowledge of Matlab would be an advantage.

We set high standards for quality and precision in what we do so it is crucial that you are committed to quality and strive always to deliver you best. You must be service minded and able to deliver result even when under pressure. Integrity and courage to defend your views is essential.

You communicate effectively and are able to build good relations to colleagues that are placed in different countries.  You master English both written and oral, and knowledge about a Scandinavian language in addition will be an added benefit in many situations. For experienced international profiles, language training will be provided.

For additional information about, please contact Uwe Heissner, Head of Market Risk Modelling, on phone +45 33 33 42 47.

Upload your application with updated CV and exam transcripts no later than 22 September 2012, by using our electronic application form on Nordea.com/career. Use job id 119916.

Group Market Risk Management is a division within Group Risk Management. Currently we employ approx. 40 professionals from several countries, all situated in Copenhagen, working in different fields of market risk management. Nordea is the leading bank in the Nordic region and one of the best performing banks in Europe with a strong capital base, a large diversified client portfolio and AA rating.