Senior Consultant (Market Risk)

As a Senior Consultant within the Financial Risk Management (“FRM”) Team, your role involves developing and implementing risk solutions for financial institution clients with a focus on market risk.

Role & Responsibilities

• Execute multiple FRM projects and ensure all engagements are planned and delivered within budget and on time.
• Remain current on new developments in Risk advisory services capabilities and financial industry knowledge.

The Individual

• Thorough understanding of Market Risk.
• Experience in Quantitative Analytics, Market Risk Models including VaR, FRTB, IRRBB, CVA.
• Good understanding of Spot and Derivative markets operations for equities, interest rate, credit, commodities, and foreign exchange products; Risk management (hedging strategies) and valuation aspects of the same.
• Prior experience in Financial Modeling and experience with risk models development and validation.
• Good understanding of local and international regulatory requirements including Basel and CBUAE guidelines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with client facing experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects at a time.
• Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethic and lead by example.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field including Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or similar.
• 4+ years of strong financial risk management/Quantitative analysis experience within financial institutions or Consultancy/big 4 firms.
• Professional certification in FRM, PRM, CFA is recommended but not mandatory.
• Aptitude for quantitative analysis and strong numerical skills with evidence of advanced financial modeling skills.
• Experience in analytical and risk management tools/systems (e.g. Python, R, SAS, MATLAB, Calypso, Murex, etc.).

What We Offer You

• A professional work environment full of challenges and development opportunities.
• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing training and coaching to develop new skills and progress your career.