Counterparty Risk Management - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

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3 weeks ago

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Description

As a Barclays Counterparty Risk Manager you will assist in driving our risk analysis, review and challenge agenda.

You will work both independently and as part of a team to provide expert analysis and commentary on the bank's counterparty risk profile.

In your new role you will be proficient in scripting languages such as Python or R.

You will liaise with Sales and Trading to discuss and give consultancy on the risk of derivative and financing transactions, as well as recommend levels for margining.

Barclays is one of the world's largest and most respected financial institutions, with 329 years of success, quality, and innovation behind us.

We offer careers that provide endless opportunity - helping millions of individuals and businesses thrive and creatingfinancial and digital solutions that the world now takes for granted.

What will you be doing?:

Live risking of derivative and securities financing transactions across asset classes
Portfolio risk analysis and stresstesting of counterparty risk exposures for the bank
Quantitative and qualitative analysis of counterparty risk, looking across market and credit risks
Assisting with annual model reviews owned by the CRM team, participate in model improvements, recalibrations and impact analysis
Developing and improving of management information
Presenting of analysis and results to senior management
Contributing to the continuous improvement of risk systems and tools
Ensuring the appropriate model governance and control environment is in place and maintained

What we're looking for:

Track record in market / counterparty credit risk management with a leading Investment Bank and/or financial institution
Degree in Finance, Engineering or similar quantitative field
Good understanding of derivatives and securities financing products and the risks they generate
Experience with statistical analysis and tools e.g. SQL, R, Python

Skills that will help you in the role:

Master'sDegree
Relevant professional certifications e.g. FRM, CFA, CQF
Experience with SQL, Python

Where will you be working?

In the heart of Canary Wharf, our headquarters at Churchill Place boasts onsite amenities such as; a gym, staff restaurant and deli bar, and is easily accessible by tube and bus links.

With a population of around 5000 staff the atmosphere is second to nonewith a real buzz being created around the offices within.