Market Risk Senior Consultant

SUMMARY:
This global network of professional services firms offers audit, tax, and advisory services providing expertise across various industries.

POSITION INFO:
Advise clients on managing and mitigating financial market risks. The role involves analysing market trends, assessing risks, and providing strategic guidance to help organizations navigate volatility, regulatory changes, and economic shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Risk Assessment & Analysis: Assess market risks (e.g., interest rate, currency, commodity, credit) and analyze financial data to identify risks and opportunities.
• Risk Modeling & Stress Testing: Develop risk models, simulate scenarios, and conduct stress testing to evaluate the impact on client portfolios.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure client risk practices comply with regulations like Basel III, Dodd-Frank, and other relevant standards.
• Strategy Development: Advise clients on market risk strategies (hedging, diversification, capital allocation) to optimize risk-return profiles.
• Reporting & Documentation: Prepare reports and presentations to communicate risk assessments and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Client Relationship Management: Build strong client relationships, understand business needs, and provide tailored risk management solutions.
• Market Intelligence: Stay updated on market trends and economic changes to anticipate risks and inform client decision-making.
• Team Leadership & Collaboration: Lead and mentor junior consultants, collaborate with teams, and ensure high-quality project delivery.

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 2-5 years in numerical market risk, financial analysis, or consulting, with experience in risk modelling and strategy.
• Certifications:
• FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or PRM (Professional Risk Manager).
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) or equivalent.
• Market Trends Knowledge: Understanding of global financial markets and economic conditions to anticipate risks.