Trading Market Risk Professional assisting in market risk monitoring and analytics for Northern Trust's Capital Markets business. Collaborating across teams to ensure risk compliance and reporting accuracy.
Responsibilities
Assist in monitoring market risk and developing risk analytics for the Northern Trust’s Capital Markets business and Global Treasury unit
Perform core daily risk management oversight for FX Trading business including VaR analysis, open position monitoring, adherence to limits, and stress scenario modeling
Monitor market volatility through quantitative techniques to ensure principal exposure is within firm’s risk appetite
Maintenance of data and providing information for regulatory reports, and internal Audit/ Compliance
Maintain and assist in ongoing development of metrices and analysis of P&L attribution, regulatory capital consumption and return on capital / RWA
Assist in establishing processes, documentation, reporting, and controls to manage risks associated with FX and derivatives
Collaborate with IT teams to ensure smooth integration of models and analytical tooling in existing systems and infrastructure
Act as liaison with business units (FX Trading Desks, Securities Finance, Treasury) and internal control functions including Audit, Compliance and Model Validation team and assist in the resolution of any audit or control issues related to FX products
Conduct quantitative analysis to assess model performance and outcome for at top of the house portfolio and trading desk level
Interpret model outputs and communicate findings to stakeholders, including risk managers, capitals market team, and senior management
Responsible for leading the development of NT’s FRTB capabilities in accordance with the regulatory rules and expectations, with a focus on delivering FRTB Implementation
Develop analytical tooling to support FRTB capital analysis
Support risk analysis for Securities Finance counterparty portfolios as required by Credit Risk Management Policies
Prepare ad hoc risk analysis as required by senior business or risk personnel or as required for proposed products or services
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in finance, mathematics, economics or related discipline
Master's or higher degree in business, Quantitative Finance, Economics or a related field of study preferred
5 plus years of relevant work experience with foreign exchange or derivatives experience preferred or equivalent in VaR/ FRTB/Derivatives asset pricing or related quantitative fields
Expert level of Excel VBA for reporting development and MS Office
Professional certifications (FRM, CFA) or familiarity with risk management and analysis, preferred
Knowledge of Capital Markets and financial products such as Foreign Exchange, Securities Lending, Repos, and Fixed Income securities is preferred
Understanding of VaR, stress testing, and valuation of capital markets transactions
Database management
Experience with Excel VBA coding/building prototype risk models and reporting using Python, R, SQL etc.
Must be comfortable working in fast paced environment with ability to make and communicate effective risk management decisions
Strong interpersonal, relationship and negotiation skills
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with limited oversight.
Benefits
retirement benefits (401k and pension)
health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability)
paid time off
parental and caregiver leave
life & accident insurance
other voluntary and well-being benefits
discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component
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