VP, Equity Risk Manager, Global Markets Risk Management recruitment

Overview

Responsible for the analysis and monitoring of market risks taken within a specific product area. Additional responsibilities include analysis of model risk, analysis and reporting of market risk. The CMMRM will primarily interface with the trading desk and other risk and support groups (i.e. Compliance, Finance, Operations, etc.). People in this job code will report to the Capital Markets Senior Manager. Incumbents typically have over seven years of experience in market risk management or trading. Product knowledge and trading or quantitative skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

He/she will be part of the Asia Pac Equity Risk team within Global Markets Risk Management. The primary role is to risk manage Japan Equity business such as cash equity trading, derivatives, convertible bonds and primary deals. The role also includes risk reporting, VaR computation, data reconciliation, regulatory reporting and participation in risk projects as part of the Asia Pac team. He/she will need to oversee three people in Tokyo.

Requirements

Required Skills:

- Very good product knowledge including derivatives

- Strong analytical skills

- Communication skills

- Computer literacy (VBA programming)

- English fluency (essential)

- Japanese fluency (plus)

Experience:

Minimum 7 years in the financial industry including total 5 years of experience in risk management, product control, front office or equivalent.