Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Volcker Risk Consultant for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY. Responsibilities: The candidate will be a key member of Credit and Price Risk Execution in Firm Global Markets. Markets Credit and Price Risk Execution is mandated to establish and maintain a robust first line of defense designed to minimize risk within the business including leading critical control initiatives to mitigate risk in Trading, Financial Crimes and Conduct while ensuring strong governance to measure, monitor, manage and escalate key risks. The Volcker Rule Office (VRO) is a first line function which provides overall coordination and monitoring in support of Firm's Volcker Compliance Program. Responsibilities include monitoring and maintenance of the central control framework as well as coordinating engagement with Firm's lines of defense. The VRO works closely with the Businesses, Independent Risk Management, Compliance, Legal, Finance, and others. The team oversees operation of key processes and controls for the firm including the following areas: Desk structure, Desk mandates, trading / hedging strategies, products, limits, covered funds, and metrics reporting to the Volcker Regulators. As a member of the Volcker Rule Office, you will deliver integrated solutions supporting Firm's global Volcker Rule compliance program among other regulatory deliverables including but not limited to Intraday market risk monitoring framework and FRTB.
- The candidate will be responsible for Volcker governance controls including Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of Desk Mandate documents; Acting as a SME in respect to the Volcker Rule and ensuring compliance with the relevant standards and procedures; Review of newly approved products to ensure they are appropriately scoped.
- Partner with key stakeholders to monitor changes in business activity. Assess any Volcker implications and support the business in ensuring Volcker compliance requirements are met on an ongoing basis. Key subject areas include but are not limited to Trading Desk Mandates and Risk Mitigating Hedging effectiveness monitoring.
- Partner with Technology teams to develop sustainable solutions supporting the Volcker Program including enhanced controls and streamlining/automation initiatives.
- Identify, prioritize, and proactively manage dependencies, risks, exceptions, and issues.
- Coverage of specific desks leveraging the Risk Mitigating Hedging (RMH) exemption including Documentation and analysis of the desks hedging strategies alongside Market Risk Management (MRM); Assessment of the effectiveness of the hedging program utilizing risk reporting tools; Quarterly review and assessment with business Senior Management and MRM.
- Variety of project work including Assisting in the response to regulatory examinations and queries from Regulators; Assisting all business lines across Firm including Markets and other stakeholders in managing updates to their Volcker hierarchy including desk splits, mergers, and closures; Testing and validation of system improvements; Design and implementation of controls; Partnering with audit and independent control teams to ensure compliance to the Volcker Rule.
- ppropriately assess risk when business decisions are made, demonstrating particular consideration for the firm's reputation and safeguarding the firm, its clients and assets, by driving compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations, adhering to Policy, applying sound ethical judgment regarding personal behavior, conduct and business practices, and escalating, managing and reporting control issues with transparency, as well as effectively supervise the activity of others and create accountability with those who fail to maintain these standards.
Required Skills:
- Bachelor's/University degree.
- Knowledge of global markets trading products and services, e.g., Fixed Income, Equity, Currencies & Commodities.
- Understanding of Front Office trading processes and trade lifecycle within a large bank/dealer.
- Experience with regulatory rules and ideally in delivering regulatory initiatives.
- Exposure to analyzing legislative and regulatory texts and associated legal analysis.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with high attention to detail.
- Organized, with the ability to manage multiple requests and prioritize accordingly.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills to mobilize and motivate delivery in a co-operative and collaborative working environment across trading and support functions.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Fluency in MS Office suite
Preferred Skills:
- Potentially Master's degree
- Proficiency in risk management data analysis and tools is a plus.
- Knowledge of market risk and/or regulatory rules pertaining to risk is advantageous.
- Knowledge of internal Firm systems a plus.
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at . SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company EEO page to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.