Trading Market Risk / Risk Control Senior Analyst recruitment
As one of the UK''s leading financial services Santander offers a comprehensive range of financial products and a high standard of service to 24 million customers. We are part of one of the world''s largest banks - Grupo Santander, which means we''re stronger than ever and looking to the future with confidence.
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 Senior Analyst to provide expert assistance in the day-to-day running of the Risk Control team within Trading Market Risk.
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.
As a Senior Analyst your skills and qualifications will ideally include:
- Sound background in Interest Rate 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
Santander UK
The Santander Group has more than 150 years'' experience in banking and more branches worldwide then any other international bank. At Santander we are committed to serving our customers, helping make the most of there money. In the UK we have over 25million customers, 1.8 million shareholders, more than 1300 branches and 4,100 cash machines. Our goal? To be the best retail bank in the UK.
As a Senior Analyst 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.
What we will be looking for in you:
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).
