RSK-Credit Risk Professional

Role & Responsibilities:

• Monitor & analyse client portfolios in terms of credit exposures (CE, PE, EE, etc.), risk profiles and margin levels and provide commentary on the drivers for the risk exposure and daily moves
• Quantify and provide appropriate haircut levels for securities financing transactions, likewise calculate initial margin for all OTC trades with hedge funds and other clients.
• Participate in margin methodology development, enhancement of existing margin models and their documentation
• Manage risks for the firm s portfolio of collateralized transactions through relevant portfolio analysis using different parameters such as credit risk metrics, VaR, stress & liquidation scenarios, etc. and its reporting.
• Understand the rules & regulations of various regulatory bodies (such as JFSA, PRA, BaFin &, SEC) applicable for Regulatory Credit Risk Exposure & Capital calculations and ensure its correct implementation for the trade portfolios.
• Work with various risk managers and other stakeholders to address their requests for additional analysis based on specific needs as they arise.
• Automate/Simplify/Standardize risk management processes wherever possible to create efficiency and focus on risk analysis & mitigation strategies

Mind Set:

Mandatory Domain

• The individual requirements for the candidates for the roles would be clear understanding of vanilla derivative products such as Options, Forwards and Swaps regarding its trade economics, valuation and risk calculations, for at least one of the several asset classes - Rates, FX, Credit, Equities and Commodities.
• Analytically inclined.
• Sound technical knowledge and business understanding of some of the industry wide risk management concepts/practices such as Value at Risk, Potential Future Exposure, Stress testing, and scenario analysis.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to articulate and confidently communicate to stakeholders.
• 1-2 years work experience in Financial Markets (Prime Brokerage/Equity Financing, Derivatives Trading, Market & Counterparty Credit Risk management) is preferred
• Excellent PC skills with competency in Microsoft Excel, Macros/VBA and Python
• Self-starter and ability to multi-task under pressure and meet various deadlines
• Strong team player and a quick learner
• FRM / CFA level 1 or above preferred