Description
The primary duties of the job are:
Analyse and produce functional specifications arising from the requirements of users.
Develop and execute test plans for integration testing to ensure business requirements have been met.
Analyse and respond to complex queries and issues from risk managers and other users relating not only to current projects but also to runtime system functionality and future concepts/ideas.
Person Requirements
Qualifications/Education:
Essential
- A numerate degree with strong grades from a reputable university
Preferred
- Postgraduate or professional risk management qualification
Experience:
Essential
- Experience in a major investment Bank
- Previous experience in Risk Management IT or Product Control IT
- Familiarity with the Project Management or Software Development Life Cycle
Skills and Knowledge:
IT Technical Skills
- Datamodelling (UML or ER diagrams)
- SQL experience
- MS Excel
Capital Markets Knowledge
- Sound Market Risk Management knowledge and experience
- VaR, Risk Sensitivities and Stress Testing
- Comprehensive understanding of financial products and their corresponding risks
Business Skills
- Has the initiative and ability to break down problems into component parts and resolve them
- Customer focused - consistently meets client needs within constraints of time, resources and budget
- Good influencing and negotiation skills
- Excellent communication skills in both formal and informal settings & ability to interact as part of a global team (written and verbal)