Trade Association
The position is a focused role in which you will play a key part in the global Capital Regulation debate. The successful candidate will be involved in various capital regulation initiatives including the revisions to the Basel Capital Accords and their national implementations, and most importantly, the development and implementation of these accords with respect to OTC derivatives.
You will have extensive interaction with market participants globally. Understanding the detail of the proposed regulations, interacting with members, and supporting key ISDA Risk working groups on risk and capital matters (fundamental trading book review and others) are the key dimensions of your role: it will also involve helping to coordinate industry meetings, facilitating consensus amongst member firms, performing quantitative analysis, writing papers and minutes and ensuring that the groups deliver results and that these are presented as effectively as possible.
The technical nature of the work on capital issues, and because a dimension of the job is providing analytical and quantitative backup to policy making discussions, implies strong analytical and quantitative skills. In addition, and given the above, there is premium assigned to strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills, as well as ability to interface and establish consensus.
You will also need to be a confident public speaker and be able to develop and present relevant material at ISDA conferences.
Candidates should have at least five years of experience in capital regulation of OTC derivatives and prior exposure to risk management. Familiarity with the Basel Capital Accords as they apply to OTC derivatives, and previous exposure with the subject is an advantage. Excellent written English and quantitative finance skills are essential.
The International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) is the largest global financial trade association by number of member firms, representing over 800 participants in the OTC derivatives industry. It has some 90 staff and offices in New York, Washington, London, Brussels, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore.
Please submit a CV to Michelle Marusic by clicking on the Apply online button.
Applications must be received no later than 30 August, 2013. We will contact you if selected for interview.
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