VP - Regulatory Market Data Specialist - (Traded Risk)

A high profile Asset Manager is seeking a Private Markets Investment Risk Manager to join the business.

VP - Regulatory Market Data Specialist - (Traded Risk) Location: London, Hybrid - 3 days in the office / 2 WFH The Role

We're hiring for a high-priority position within the Market Data Analytics Team at a well-known Investment Bank. This role sits in the Traded Risk Management department, which includes market risk, product control, and counterparty credit risk.

This is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a stable, long-term role where your expertise will have a lasting impact. You'll contribute to a dedicated team responsible for overseeing market data sourcing, transformations, modeling, and proxies. The team supports the broader Financial Markets and Group Treasury functions across all asset classes, with a particular focus on Interest Rate Derivatives and Commodities.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will come from a similar role and be looking to gain further exposure while working in a high-priority area. A statistical and mathematical background is essential, alongside expertise in:

• Project management, analysis, and visualization of large market data sets.
• Market Risk with a solid understanding of derivatives pricing.
• Traders and Structurers are also encouraged to apply.

Essential Experience / Knowledge:

• Experience with and a keen interest in financial markets' policies, guidelines, and regulations.
• Proven ability to handle large market data sets and associated technologies.
• Python programming skills, particularly for building solutions with large datasets.
• SQL experience and strong quantitative knowledge of several asset classes, their risks, and pricing.
• A deep understanding of market risk metrics (e.g., VaR, HVaR, IRC) and market risk capital requirements.

Additional Skills:

• Quantitative problem-solving skills (this will be tested at the interview).
• Leadership experience, ideally including management of direct reports.
• Regular interaction with colleagues at varying levels of seniority.
• Adapting communication styles for audiences ranging from senior executives to junior colleagues impacted by new rules and processes.
• Self-starter who is proactive, results-driven, and flexible.
• Ability to work independently and deliver efficiently under tight timelines.

If this opportunity aligns with your expertise and aspirations, please send your CV to .

Application Deadline: Monday, 23 December 2024.

We seek individuals from a diverse talent pool and encourage applicants from underrepresented groups to apply to our vacancies. Our commitment to fair recruitment processes means that we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of their lived experience or personal characteristics. We also invite applicants who meet most of the listed requirements, even if not all, to apply. If you require any adjustments to the application process, please let us know.

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