The Role:

• Provide oversight of market risk, ensuring all significant market risks and results are appropriately and accurately quantified and made transparent to the Senior Management
• Provide sound judgement, prudent governance and effective risk management oversight and control in accordance with the market risk policies and practices, overseeing a team of risk specialists,   
• Develop and maintain market risk and valuation policies, with limits that are respected and consistent with approved business strategy and the firm’s risk appetite;
• Develop and manage an effective and well regarded team of specialists.
• Keep abreast of regional regulatory change, industry standards and market developments
• Provide effective market risk and valuation oversight of the global the firms’  International Fixed Income, Equity Derivatives and Money Markets trading desks

• Develop a strong independent view of current market conditions, the market risk of the desk's positions and valuation parameters of the portfolio.
• Work closely with the Front Office, including business heads and senior traders regarding trading strategies, market conditions, risk positions, liquidity, profit and loss and new initiatives.
• Develop market risk and valuation policies for the International Fixed Income businesses and determine stress tests and scenarios that highlight key market risks.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and guidance to a team of risk professionals
• Provide analytical expertise for all trading market risk related activities, providing effective challenge while supporting business growth
• Develop a thorough understanding of key factors contributing to profitability, through continual review of P&L attribution.
• Ensure all businesses have an appropriate policy for robust, independent valuations, and ensure ongoing suitability as market conditions, business strategies and portfolio composition change
• Be the primary contact for dialogue with regulators relating to market risk discussions, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements

The Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Capital markets knowledge with expertise in market risk and control functions, ideally with regard to debt capital markets, interest rate and credit markets, FX markets and equity derivatives. 
• Sound understanding of Value-at-Risk (VAR) and Risk-Weighted-Assets measurements and the application of these methods within the capital assessment for a financial institution.
• Qualification in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or other, eg. CFA
• Advanced critical thinking, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Leadership skills with ability to motivate, coach, and develop high-performing individuals
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with cross functional teams, colleagues, partners, and stakeholders at multiple levels
• Robust organizational and team management skills with the ability to work in a demanding environment and handle multiple deadlines and priorities

For a confidential discussion, please contact
Estelle Davis or email Brightwater Executive or click the apply button below. DD  + 353 1 5927844