As a Junior Financial Engineer in the Counterparty Risk Department, you will play a key role in analyzing, assessing, and monitoring counterparty credit risk exposures. This is an excellent opportunity for someone passionate about financial markets, quantitative analysis, and risk management to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Risk Analysis & Modeling: Assist in the development, validation, and implementation of quantitative models to measure counterparty credit risk, including exposure modeling, stress testing, and scenario analysis.
- Data Management: Collect, clean, and organize data related to counterparty transactions and risk exposures, working with various financial and market data sources.
- Exposure Monitoring: Monitor daily counterparty exposure levels, flagging potential breaches of risk limits, and providing support in risk mitigation efforts.
- Risk Reporting: Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports summarizing counterparty risk metrics, exposures, and trends for internal stakeholders and regulatory purposes.
- Market Analysis: Support research efforts by analyzing market trends, macroeconomic factors, and emerging risks that could impact counterparty exposures.
- Documentation & Compliance: Maintain documentation of models, processes, and reporting standards to ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines and internal policies.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with teams across risk management, trading, and compliance to ensure a cohesive approach to risk management.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Financial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, or MATLAB for data analysis and model development.
- Familiarity with SQL and databases for data extraction and management.
- Exposure to risk management software or platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, SAS, or Murex) is a plus.
- Analytical Skills: Strong quantitative and analytical abilities, with a solid understanding of statistical methods, financial markets, and derivatives.
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy and attention to detail are critical for ensuring data integrity and reliable risk metrics.
- Communication Skills: Ability to present complex risk metrics and concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Preferred Experience
- 0-2 years of experience in financial engineering, risk management, or a related field (internships and academic projects are acceptable).
- Familiarity with counterparty credit risk and Mortgage business.
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