Identifies and monitors market risk exposure and develops mitigation strategies and resolutions in accordance with the bank's risk appetite and risk limits identified, as well as regulatory requirements, as applicable
Manages risk requests, breach remediations and providing risk effective challenges for front line units
Sets managing risk parameters and guardrails for market risk, while ensuring adherence to risk appetite and limits, and actively designing risk scenarios to implement decisions
Develops market risk coverage plans, oversees execution of monitoring, testing and risk assessments, conducts analysis and develops market risk reporting for specific products and communicates changes to senior management
Liaisons with businesses to understand market trends and impacts on portfolio, using knowledge of stress testing and its applicability to market risk
Ensures adherence to the policies and procedures established by the company

2+ years of Market Risk or front office experience
Good understanding of key risk metrics such as VaR and stress testing, especially in relation to securitized products
Good understanding of real estate and credit markets
Proven finance or risk background with quantitative skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with traders, senior management and other areas of the bank understanding the requirements of each group
Ability to build good relationships while maintaining independence and negotiating with traders to enforce decisions
Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines without compromising on quality
Ability to understand and communicate more complex proposals for management review, requiring good oral and written skills

Global Markets Risk Manager

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