Market Risk Analyst

Market Risk is an independent risk group within Risk Management, reporting to the Firm’s Chief Risk Officer, which identifies, measures, monitors and controls market risk. Market risk management seeks to facilitate efficient risk/return decisions, reduce volatility in operating performance and ensure that the firm's market risk profile is transparent to senior management, the Board of Directors and regulators. The Market Risk Value at Risk and Capital Group is responsible for developing and delivering the operating model and framework for Basel market risk rule implementation in partnership with key stakeholder groups. In this role, you will support implementation, calculation, analysis, and reporting of market risk risk-weighted assets while partnering across Market Risk and Capital Management.
As a Market Risk Analyst within the Market Risk Value at Risk and Capital team, you will support the implementation, calculation, analysis, and reporting of market risk risk-weighted assets. You will help ensure the existing Basel regulatory framework and future regulatory requirements are properly implemented and maintained at the firm and legal entity levels. You will develop an understanding of the methodologies and inputs used for key market risk capital measures, and partner with Capital Management and other stakeholders on rule interpretation and controls. You will help manage controls and explain the risk-weighted asset measures by working with Market Risk management, middle office teams, business partners, quantitative research, and other groups.
Job responsibilities
Verify inputs and outputs of risk-weighted asset calculations across multiple measures, and analyze and explain results
Provide risk-weighted assets for quarterly regulatory reporting, the firm’s internal stress testing process, and resolution and recovery reporting
Perform scenario analysis and impact quantification on methodology and rule changes
Implement and oversee end-to-end controls of capital measures by partnering with key stakeholders
Identify operational risks and streamline processes to improve efficiency, explain capabilities, and strengthen controls
Support the wider Market Risk organization on ad-hoc initiatives as needed
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Degree in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
2+ years of experience in Finance, Risk Management, or a related field
Strong working knowledge of derivative products across one or more asset classes
Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills with a mindset on process enhancement and improvements
Comfortable handling large datasets with strong Excel skills
Self-motivated team player with the ability to research and resolve issues independently while working across teams to acquire needed information
Ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and deliver under tight deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
Advanced degree
Financial Risk Manager certification
Knowledge of Basel market risk rules
Experience with Tableau and Alteryx
Working knowledge of Python and willingness to learn new toolsets