Front Office Market Risk - Equity Exotics

Being responsible for one of the most complex derivative portfolios covering exotic equity and hybrids, this role combines a highly technical market risk role with a hands on business focused element. You will be sat on the desk and interact daily with the traders, senior management and quantitative team to assess, monitor and pre-empt movements within the market. Main duties will include:

- Setting and monitoring trading limits for the exotic equity book
- Working with the traders to provide advice and develop trading strategies
- Reviewing middle of VaR reports and advising traders on risk positions
- 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
- Some front office knowledge, from a trading or structuring role would be advantageous
- Knowledge of equity derivatives, preferably more complex products
- Numerate with a post graduate education in a mathematical discipline
- Market awareness as well as technical expertise

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 confidence