Risk Consulting - Market Risk, Experienced Associate

We are the only professional services organisation who has a separate business dedicated exclusively to the financial services marketplace. Join Financial Services (FSO) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global perspective. Aligned to key industry groups includingasset management, banking and capital markets,insuranceandprivate equity, we provide integrated advisory,assurance,tax, andtransactionservices.

The opportunity

As part of the Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) practice and you will provide a well-integrated broad array of risk management services to capital market participants within global banking, capital markets, asset management and insurance. FSRM products and services include Anti-Money Laundering, Regulatory Compliance, Prudential Supervision, Bank Holding Company reporting, Credit Risk/ Capital Adequacy/ Liquidity Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Enterprise Risk, Structured Finance and Quantitative Advisory Services.

Your key responsibilities

As a FSRM Associate, you will:

• Participate in Quantitative Risk engagements with a Market Risk focus

• Work effectively as a team member sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining

communication, and updating senior team members on progress

• Assist in preparing reports and schedules that will be delivered to clients and other parties

• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with client personnel

• Build strong internal relationships within the consulting practice and across other services

• Contribute to presentations and provide support to the development of proposals

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others 

• Advanced written and verbal communication skills

• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure 

• Foster an efficient, innovative and team-oriented work environment

To qualify for the role you must have

• Strong educational background from a top institution, financial mathematics/ quantitative/ finance/ economics/ actuarial programme

• Minimum1 year of relevant experience in any of the following areas:

• Credit Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Liquidity Risk and Interest Rate Risk Management

• Quantitative modeling: credit risk rating models, Value at Risk, economic capital models, stress testing, RAROC, hedging 

• Credit life cycle understanding, and experience in credit rating & analysis and approvals process

• Risk policies and procedures in credit, market, operational risks

• Treasury management, e.g. ALM, transfer pricing and hedging

• Demonstrate strong planning, execution and reporting skills 

• Analytical skills; specifically, the ability to assess and decompose financial services industry processes utilizing a risk and control focus 

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Professional certifications in FRM, CFA

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player equipped with strong people management skills and a genuine passion to make things happen in a dynamic organization. If you’re ready to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and are committed to seeking out new ways to make a difference, this role is for you.

What working at EY offers

EY offers a competitive remuneration package commensurate with your work experience where you’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are happy to consider flexible working arrangements, where this may be needed, guided by our FWA Policy. Plus, we offer:

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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