Business Unit Risk Advisor managing business continuity and disaster recovery program requirements at Truist. Collaborating with leadership to mitigate risk and ensuring compliance in a financial context.
About the role
- Collaborate with a global team to analyse client trading behavior, identify clients requiring further review, and assign them to appropriate execution profiles.
- Build expertise in market risk management and client identification, supporting the department’s 24/7 oversight of market risk limits and controls.
- Deliver critical support to the Head of Market Risk - EMEA through in-depth analysis, proactive review, and continuous monitoring of risk metrics across multiple asset classes.
- Minimize risk to the organization by utilizing financial instruments and ensuring strict adherence to the group’s risk limits.
- Assist in the preparation of risk reports and analyses for the Head of Market Risk, General Manager – Operations, Risk and Analytics, Senior Management, and other stakeholders.
- Support the monitoring of the group’s overall market risk to ensure adherence to risk limits.
- Collaborate with senior team members to contribute to the management and reduction of group risk through financial instruments.
- Highlight potential issues or risks to the Head of Operations, Head of Market Risk, or global compliance functions for review and resolution.
- Aid with the monitoring of back-end pricing systems and infrastructure to ensure smooth operations.
- Conduct research and contribute to analyses of Pepperstone’s pricing and competitor offerings, while suggesting potential improvements or opportunities.
- Assist in reviewing potential new products and conducting market research to inform decision-making.
- Support clear and transparent communication with stakeholders regarding products, market events, and risks.
- Help to identify and escalate potential cases of market abuse or malicious trading activities to the compliance team.
- Assist in the assessment of client trading activities to support effective risk management decisions and counterparty allocation.
- Work closely with senior team members on tasks such as best execution reporting, trade reporting, and fulfilling other regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- A degree (or near completion) in Mathematics, Commerce, Business, Finance, or Engineering.
- A foundational understanding of financial markets with an eagerness to deepen knowledge.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills, with a keen eye for detail.
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities, with a willingness to learn and apply new techniques.
- Comfortable working in fast-paced environments and adaptable to handling multiple priorities.
- A team player with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams, functions, and time zones.
- Solid verbal and written communication skills, and a professional yet approachable interpersonal style.
- Motivated, flexible, and open to learning, with a positive attitude and a desire to grow within the role.
- Committed to ongoing personal and professional development.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with an ability to balance tasks and meet deadlines under guidance.
- Alignment with Pepperstone’s values and a desire to contribute to its success.
- Any previous experience in risk management or dealing (advantageous).
- Basic familiarity with report building or financial data analysis (advantageous).
- Beginner to intermediate knowledge of tools like Excel, Python, or SQL (advantageous).
- Awareness of trading platforms such as MT4/5 and cTrader (advantageous).
Benefits
- Competitive salary structure including company bonus scheme
- Genuinely collaborative and friendly culture
- Flexible and hybrid working
- Remote working option – work from anywhere for up to 6 weeks per year
- Ongoing personal development & learning opportunities
- Paid annual leave and paid sick leave
- 3 paid volunteering days per year & Workplace Giving Program
- Periodic recognition and reward programs for outstanding performance and achievements
- Frequent events and celebrations
- Employee Assistance Program & Wellbeing Initiatives
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