Risk Control Associate (Equity Derivatives)
Join Santander and you'll become a vital part of a business built on the outstanding service provided to our customers, as well as the award-winning products we offer. We're one of the fastest growing banks in the UKand that is down to our people. And we recognise that as we help you develop your career you'll be doing the same for our business.
The Trading Market Risk department in the Risk Division is a dynamic and leading edge function supporting and adding value to the business. The businesses trade an extensive portfolio of Equity, Interest Rate, Credit, Property and Hybrid Derivatives.
The team is looking for a Risk Control Associate to provide expert assistance in the day-to-day running of the Risk Control team within Trading Market Risk, focusing on Equity Derivatives. The Risk Control team is the first point of contact for the Front Office, IT, Finance and the Project Management Office for any projects, or new business initiatives. Risk Control is also responsible for ensuring market data used to value Santander positions is accurate and has been independently verified.
To succeed in this role you will need to demonstrate strong analytical skills and mature and logical approach to problem solving. On top of this you will need to be able to articulate recommendations in an effective and balanced manner and provide suitable justification in the event of challenge. You should also be passionate about enhancing you team colleague's knowledge (technical and presentational).
This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing Market Risk Control Team in Santander UK. The successful candidate will be involved in, and gain exposure from, many high-profile projects due to take place.
Santander UK
The Santander Group has more than 150 years' experience in global banking and more branches worldwide than any other international bank. We are well on the way to repeating this success in the UK, having been recognised as one the "Top Employers in the UK" in 2012 by the Corporate Research Foundation (CRF) Institute.
As a Market Risk Control Associate - Equity Derivatives your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
- Sound background in Equity derivatives risk
- Strong numerate skills
- Very good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and working with numbers. Ability to use SQL and VB or VBA programming would be ideal
- A keen interest in financial markets, especially derivatives
- Ability to deliver in a fast-paced, outcome focused environment
As a Market Risk Control Associate - Equity Derivatives your main responsibilities will involve:
- Assisting in Trading Market Risk's participation in projects and new business initiatives
- Key point of contact for Front Office, IT, Finance and the PMO for Trading Market Risk's involvement in those initiatives
- To co-ordinate and convey Trading Market Risk's requirements for those initiatives
- UAT of new IT deliveries
- Liaison with BAU teams to identify their requirements.
Location: London
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + excellent benefits
Santander welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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