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Risk DescriptionThe Risk Division is a team of specialists charged with managing the firm’s credit, market, liquidity, operational and capital risk. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm’s counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm’s success. The division is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.

The Role and Responsibilities

Assessing the financial strength of counterparties through counterparty due diligence, financial analysis, and market analysis; and summarizing your views to formulate risk rating recommendations.

Setting credit exposure appetite across trading products utilizing internal exposure methodologies.

Developing a good high level working knowledge of methods used to model and monitor credit risk across various products. Leveraging the knowledge to assess transaction and portfolio-level risk of counterparties.

Working in collaboration with other divisions (such as Sales, Trading, Legal, Client Onboarding).

Analysing potential exposure and approving collateral levels.

Taking a broad view of risks and escalating material issues to seniors.

Involvement in multiple projects (with strong cooperation with other teams and divisions, as well as regions).

Active engagement in the negotiation of trading documentation to ensure adequate risk mitigants are in place.

Experience and Skills Required

3 years+ Credit risk management experience

Strong knowledge of financial markets

Understanding of various derivatives

Familiarity with macroeconomics and the latest global trends

Interest in Fund industry

Interest in Corporate or Banking industry would be an asset

Python experience would be an asset

Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Ability to perform under pressure

Intellectual curiosity and self-motivation

Fluent English is a must (additional language would be an asset)

Strong interest in client interaction and relationship management

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Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance and Sales

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