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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a Market Risk Manager to join our dynamic financial risk management team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, analyzing, and mitigating risks associated with market movements that could impact the organization’s financial performance. This role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, risk modeling, and regulatory requirements.
As a Market Risk Manager, you will work closely with trading, finance, and compliance teams to ensure that the company’s market risk exposure is within acceptable limits. You will develop and implement risk assessment models, monitor market trends, and provide strategic insights to senior management. Your expertise will be critical in shaping the company’s risk appetite and ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Key responsibilities include developing risk metrics such as Value at Risk (VaR), stress testing scenarios, and sensitivity analysis. You will also be expected to prepare regular risk reports, present findings to stakeholders, and recommend risk mitigation strategies. The role demands strong analytical skills, proficiency in risk management software, and the ability to communicate complex information clearly.
The successful candidate will have a background in finance, economics, or a related field, with several years of experience in market risk or a similar role. A strong grasp of financial instruments, derivatives, and market behavior is essential. Professional certifications such as FRM or CFA are highly desirable.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a high-performing team and play a key role in safeguarding the financial health of the organization. If you are passionate about risk management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
Text copied to clipboard!- Identify and assess market risk exposures across asset classes
- Develop and maintain risk models including VaR and stress testing
- Monitor market trends and economic indicators
- Prepare and present regular risk reports to senior management
- Collaborate with trading and finance teams to manage risk limits
- Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
- Recommend risk mitigation strategies and controls
- Analyze the impact of new products or strategies on market risk
- Support internal and external audits related to market risk
- Enhance risk management frameworks and tools
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field
- 5+ years of experience in market risk or financial risk management
- Strong knowledge of financial instruments and derivatives
- Proficiency in risk modeling tools and statistical software
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and presentation abilities
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks such as Basel III
- Professional certifications like FRM or CFA preferred
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience with Value at Risk (VaR) modeling?
- How do you stay updated on market trends and economic developments?
- What risk management tools and software are you proficient in?
- Have you worked with regulatory frameworks such as Basel III?
- Describe a time you identified a significant market risk and how you addressed it.
- What is your approach to stress testing and scenario analysis?
- How do you communicate complex risk information to non-technical stakeholders?
- What role do you think market risk plays in overall enterprise risk management?
- Have you ever developed a new risk model or framework? Describe the process.
- What challenges have you faced in managing market risk and how did you overcome them?
