A leading financial institution is seeking a Capital Markets Risk Specialist to strengthen its risk management team. This role focuses on assessing and managing risks associated with capital market products and ensuring robust risk frameworks are in place.
Key Responsibilities:
- Evaluate and monitor risks across capital market products, including equities, fixed income, derivatives, and FX.
- Conduct risk modeling and analytics, including Value at Risk (VaR) and stress testing.
- Assess counterparty credit risk and propose risk mitigation strategies.
- Develop and enhance risk management frameworks, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and best practices.
- Collaborate with front-office teams to provide insights on risk exposures and trading strategies.
- Prepare detailed risk reports for senior management and regulatory bodies.
- Stay updated on market trends, emerging risks, and regulatory changes impacting capital markets.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or a related field; advanced degree or certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM) preferred.
- Proven experience in risk management within capital markets.
- Proficiency in risk modeling techniques and tools (e.g., VaR, Monte Carlo simulations).
- Strong understanding of counterparty risk and financial instruments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.