A prestigious International Investment Bank is looking for an experienced Director-level candidate to serve as a Market Risk Manager for their NY office. This individual will be responsible for independent risk oversight of the firm and covering their Equities portfolios for the Americas. The candidate will report directly up to the CRO and operate as the senior point person for risk, leading on the risk committee and working directly with the trading desks across the firm's Equities book. This role is very client-facing and offers broad exposure across all lines of business.
Responsibilities:
- Cover independent risk oversight of the bank
- Working in coordination with local and global teams to analyze transactions and provide authorization according to the risk frameworks
- Ensure that all market risk assumed by the bank are properly assessed, measured, validated, and managed in compliance with the bank's risk appetite
- Regularly review the exposure and follow-up on excesses
- Analyze and report risks as the lead on the risk committee
Qualifications:
- Degree from an Engineering or Business school
- Extensive experience in Market Risk focused on equity products, including structured equity derivatives
- Strong technical expertise on risk assessment, including cross market and counterparty risks
- Ability to effectively communicate with top clients and senior management, both locally and international
