Quantitative Finance Analyst

Job Description:

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Job Description:

This job is responsible for conducting quantitative analysis for counterparty credit risk (CCR) that arise in the Global Markets business. The role will support management of various counterparty limit frameworks (Stress Gap, Wrong Way Risk, Contingent Market Risk), monitoring secondary risk factors, point of weakness analysis of the CCR portfolios, and generating management reporting to internal stakeholders, governance and regulators.

Manage counterparty stress-based concentration limit frameworks across asset classes, product types and industry sectors. Perform BAU CCR stress testing including scenario design, implementation and analyzing results to explain key drivers of risk exposures.

Partner with the Credit Officers, Enterprise Credit Risk, FLU Sales & Trading on CCR limit calibration and new trade approvals to support the underwriting process.

Lead sector specific CCR portfolio reviews along with specialized deep dives on individual counterparties.

Develop and maintain risk analytics, secondary Points of Weakness measures to adequately support products and risks to client strategies, develop supplementary risk analysis based on material Risk ID. Collaborate with Market Risk coverage to apply consistent risk approach.

Represent CCR in regulatory exams and ongoing monitoring, addressing regulatory findings, and presenting on special topics.

Monitor CCR model performance and challenge GRA to enhance models.

Required Qualifications:

• Solid understanding of derivative products with broad knowledge across asset classes (FX, rates, equity, commodities and credit)
• Knowledge of counterparty credit risk measurement techniques on derivatives and financing transactions
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Self-starter who excels in a fast paced environment
• Strong computer skills

Desired Qualifications:

Degree in finance/economics / statistics

Prior experience in a risk manager role covering Global Markets products

Skills:

Critical Thinking

Quantitative Development

Risk Analytics

Risk Modeling

Technical Documentation

Adaptability

Collaboration

• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Test Engineering

Data Modeling

Data and Trend Analysis

Process Performance Measurement

Research

Written Communications

Minimum Education Requirement: Master’s degree in related field or equivalent work experience

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40