Front Office Market Risk - Credit Derivative - Analyst Level

Being responsible for one of the most extensive derivative portfolios within the credit space, this role combines a highly technical market risk role with a hands on business focused element. You will interact daily with the trading desk, senior management and quantitative team to assess, monitor and pre-empt movements within the market. Main duties will include:

- Analysing middle office VaR reports from a office perspective
- Working with the traders to provide advice and develop trading strategies
- Monte Carlo simulation, back and stress testing
- Working on various projects with the risk and IT teams

This is an exceptional role with an established investment bank. Successful candidates would require good knowledge of the business and the broader financial environment. Suitable backgrounds will include:

- Experience within market risk management (1-3 years ideally)
- Some front office experience, from a trading or structuring role would be advantageous
- Knowledge of credit derivative products
- Numerate with a post graduate education in a mathematical discipline
- Strong SQL skills. VBA proficiency.

If interested or for more details, please apply online or alternatively call Khalid Al-Sada on (+44) 207 468 8955. All queries will be dealt with in strict confidenceTo find out more about Huxley Associates please visit www.huxley.com