ALM and MR Manager
- Type: Permanent
- Location: England - North West
- Industry: Financial Services - Banking
- Specialism: Treasury
- Salary: £60,000 - £67,000 plus benefits and bonus
- Date Posted: 19/09/2024
- Consultant: Jack Woodlock
We are supporting one of the countries leading building societies with their search for a BB market risk specialist to join the ALM team which is part of the Balance Sheet Control directorate in their Treasury. The role holder will have the chance to shape Market Risk Policy for a balance sheet approaching tier one in size and status. The role will be based in the Yorkshire region but offer very flexible working arrangements so we encourage applicants from outside the North of England
Role Description
- Responsible for market risk appetite and policy whilst leading the market risk section of the Society’s ICAAP as a subject matter expert
- Drive improvements to, and understanding of, the risk management framework
- Manage the societies’ market risk exposures which extend to interest rates, credit spread and foreign exchange held entirely within a banking book
- Digest changes to the regulatory landscape and articulate what they mean for the Society
- Champion a positive risk management culture and support others with your expertise
Role Requirements
- In-depth knowledge of both internal and external market risk management metrics, such as NII, VaR, PV01, CSVaR and regulatory requirements
- Familiarity with banking book and financial market products, with a broad knowledge of finance and balance sheet management within an organisation
- Past experience of producing the market risk section of an ICAAP and taking it through a firm’s governance
- Thought leadership in setting market risk appetite to ensure appropriate and timely escalation to decision makers
- Experience of defining and maintaining banking book structural hedging strategies
- Experience of developing existing policy to incorporate industry and regulatory change and ensuring firm-wide compliance
- The ability to deliver within tight deadlines, ensuring stakeholder engagement through the journey. Ensuring effective communication, engagement and influencing skills demonstrating the ability to understand, define and articulate business requirements
- Excellent attention to detail, a pro-active attitude and continuous improvement mindset
- You’ll be someone who is keen to help others learn and develop and, while not a people leader, you’ll inspire colleagues across the ALM team to deliver great work