Quantitative Risk Manager

CMC MARKETS PLC

Quantitative Risk Manager

Salary Not Specified

CMC MARKETS PLC, City of Westminster

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 20 Sep | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 26f89e78f1c9495fa5e1d41532f36736

Full Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Financial Risk Manager who will be mandated with ensuring aspects of the Group's financial risks are correctly captured, reported and scrutinised in a timely and efficient manner. This is a newly created role to support the Risk team in delivering the Options project, assist in setting the reporting and continued ongoing monitoring. The role will cover both financial and liquidity risk management Please note that we operate onsite working and would require you to come into the office 5 days per week.,

  • The Financial Risk Manager will develop, monitor and report various risk metrics ensuring breaches are appropriately reported or signed off.
  • Daily interrogation, interpretation and reporting of stress testing.
  • Drive the development of existing reporting of market and credit counterparty risk.
  • Promote and raise awareness of FRM such that all stakeholders are aware of their responsibilities and obligations with respect to FRM.
  • Input into the development and the process of the Group's ICARA review.
  • Produce monthly board level management information on the Financial Risks within the Group
  • Represent Financial Risk in Group projects and be responsible for the team delivery objectives.
  • Understand all existing and new products offered by CMC Markets, with particular reference to how they are captured and reported by the Financial Risk Management team.
  • Maintain personal/professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training.
  • When dealing with all customers, clients or colleagues ensure that we provide a clear, fair and consistent high-quality service that presents a professional and positive image of CMC Markets
  • Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.
  • Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role

    Prior experience in exchange traded and OTC derivatives (futures and options).
  • Experience of Python programming
  • FRM or CFA qualification preferable, and study support will be provided to team members interested in pursuing these qualifications.
  • Degree in Finance, Economics, or related - preferably
  • Highly numerical, with strong attention to detail, and a curious and inquisitive approach.
  • Be organized, able to manage time efficiently to ensure that operational duties are completed on time.
  • Strong Excel required, Excel VBA preferable.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize accordingly.