Market Risk Control - Tier 1 IB

MARKET RISK CONTROL - TIER 1 IB

My client, a Tier 1 Investment Bank, is looking for a Market Risk Control specialist to join on a contract basis. The individual will have some knowledge within Market Risk and have a control mind set. You will be working on a BCBS 239 project at the Bank, and will work closely with Risk Managers to identify and mitigate any control gaps.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Perform a lead role in reviewing/challenging the adequacy (from a controls perspective) and sustainability of management's response, well as advising management on how to effectively close & evidence the associated remediation plans.
- Perform a lead role in reviewing/challenging the documentation supporting the operation of IB Risk Control Standards Management self-assessed as effective to demonstrate the governance model is robust and adaptive to the increased demands for control and documentation required for regulators/auditors.
- Establish & maintain a strong & trusted partnership with senior management teams within IB Risk and where applicable other functions such as the banks Internal Audit, Product Control, Front Office.

PERSON REQUIREMENTS

- Undergraduate degree
- Banking or financial services experience either via post-qualification Investment Banking Experience (ideally in Internal Audit, or Operational Risk) or external audit/consulting (with a strong focus on Risk Management)
- Strong understanding of Risk management within an investment bank as well as the associated risks & controls