Description
An exciting 6 month Maternity cover position has arisen to work within Risk Architecture Systems & Technology under Risk Management as a Senior risk Analyst.
This position includes the proactive identification and improvement of trading book data quality through analysis of key data quality indicators. PM of data quality improvement and other initiatives across risk related businesses: IT, Risk, Finance, Operations, Front Office etc.
The Trading Book Data Analytics team is part of Risk Planning and Support group within Risk Architecture in the Risk Management organization. The team plays a key role in the integrity of Bank's global counterparty exposure risk reporting. The Trading Book team conduct daily regulatory reporting and trend analysis supporting Credit Risk Management and Basel II initiatives as well as proactively identifying data quality improvements and responding to technical calculation referrals from the end users.
Key responsibilities- End-to-end project management of data quality improvement projects, and other initiatives across risk related businesses.
- Analyse transaction and market data to identify root cause of calculation issues and propose possible options for resolution. Through sound project management follow through issues from initiation to successful completion.
- Identification of material changes in profiles, root cause analysis, communication to impacted parties and resolution of underlying issues.
- Oversee the production of data quality metrics and information packs supporting the PSE and EPE calculations, providing updates on progress to internal stake holders as well as external regulators.
- Assist in the supervision of Data Analysts to include workload distribution, training and development of staff to ensure that the team provides a superior level of customer service.
- Act as subject matter expert for the more complex issues ensuring that they are fully resolved and that process improvements are identified and implemented.
The position provides an opportunity to work with Risk Management staff at senior levels as well as with our external regulators, the Front Office, Operations, Risk Analytics, Margining Group and Financial Control as well as Senior Credit Risk and Business Management.
It also offers a good platform to enhance knowledge of ICG products, system platforms, and develop strong project management skills.
Knowledge/Experience
- Experience of leading project teams and exerting influence in order to ensure that deliverables are met
- A comprehensive knowledge of the risks associated with trading book products including OTC Derivatives, Exchange Traded Derivatives and Securities Finance Transactions
- An understanding of Basel II and the calculation of various risks related to trading book products
- An understanding of the legal agreements supporting trading book products
- A proven track record of managing multiple priorities and dealing effectively with demanding business partners
Degree or post-graduate Qualification: MBA/Masters/PhD/Finance/Accountancy/Other
Skills- Outstanding project management skills
- First rate data analysis skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent people skills: ability to interact successfully with regulators, business partners, technology teams, our technical infrastructure groups and technology managers.
- A high competency level with MS Access/Excel/Project and SQL