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Head of Market Risk Projects EMEA - Executive Director
Finance & Investment Industry Company
London, , United Kingdom
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Description
Company is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services. The Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments and individuals from more than 1,200 offices in 43 countries.
As a market leader, the talent and passion of our people is critical to our success. Together, we share a common set of values rooted in integrity, excellence and strong team ethic. Company can provide a superior foundation for building a professional career - a place for people to learn, to achieve and grow. A philosophy that balances personal lifestyles, perspectives and needs is an important part of our culture.
Department Profile
The cornerstone of Company's risk management philosophy is the execution of risk-adjusted returns through prudent risk-taking that protects Company's capital base, liquidity and franchise. The EMEA Risk Management Division is responsible for the independent identification, analysis, reporting and escalation of all market, credit and operational risk exposures arising from UK Group business activities, acting independently of business management and providing an effective challenge process. Within the EMEA Risk Management Division, the recently established EMEA Risk Infrastructure Department brings together Change Management, Middle Office and Reporting functions.
Position Description
A senior project manager is required to lead a team delivering strategic initiatives for the Market Risk Department. The role is encompasses projects including FRTB, VaR remediation, E-Trading and Intraday Risk Management, Data and Risk Framework.
Primary Responsibilities
The role-holder is responsible for the following:
• A combination of direct project management responsibilities together with management of a team of project managers responsible for Market Risk projects.
• EMEA lead for the FRTB Programme.
• Partnership with senior stakeholders including the Head of Market Risk to define the portfolio of initiatives.
• Enforcement of strong project management discipline.
• Senior stakeholder management including escalating and resolving issues as necessary.
• Allocating and scheduling work across the team.
• Appraisals and recruitment.
• Project execution, including developing project plans and tracking delivery.
Qualifications
Skills Required
• Strong background in market risk projects.
• Good understanding of key market risk concepts (eg. traded products, VaR, stress testing, risk/limit management).
• Expert in project management discipline and techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical capability with close attention to detail.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders including Front Office and Technology at all levels of seniority.
• Bachelors or Master’s Degree in a Finance related discipline.
• PRINCE2 Practitioner would be ideal.
• Market Risk background either in desk coverage, reporting or analysis role.
• Knowledge of traded products within at least one asset class.
• Good understanding of key risk concepts (e.g. traded products, VaR, stress testing, risk/limit management etc.).
Company is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximise their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.