Market Risk Analyst, London

Global investment bank is looking to hire a market risk analyst for their Market Risk team.

You will be responsible for maintaining daily, monthly and semi-annual backtesting processes, updating stress tests on quarterly basis. The role requires to co-ordinate and challenge stress testing across asset classes. You will be required to keep up to date with any new regulation on Market Risk with the help of other team members and communicate this effectively to the stakeholders and also to coordinate the processes of any capital management initiatives which are Market Risk driven.

In order to qualify for this position you must have the following:

• Experience in a top tier institution (or equivalent) exposed to FSA  with a focus on VaR
• Understanding of backtesting & stress testing across asset classes
• Understanding of regulatory aspect of CADII approved banks will be an advantage
• Ability to verify information provided
• Ability to work within tight deadlines
• Good Excel skills
• A highly motivated and proactive individual with an ability to take ownership and responsibility of his/her tasks and projects
• Excellent communication skills
• Multi tasker
• Project management skills will be an advantage

If you feel you have suitable financial experience and performance to contribute to this organisation, please forward your CV to David Connet at dconnet@morganmckinley.com

All correspondence will be dealt with in utmost confidence.