Senior Analyst - London, United Kingdom - eFinancialCareers

eFinancialCareers

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Do you have an interest in understanding the risks faced by diversified financial institutions? Are you looking for a challenging role as part of a dynamic team? Join our Aggregate Risk team, who play a key role in providing valuable insights across Macquarie'saggregate risk profile and financial strength using both the Enterprise-Wide Stress Testing and Economic Capital frameworks.

As a member of the team, you will play a key role in driving the development of material components of Macquarie's stress testing framework, as well as supporting the delivery of enterprise-wide stress testing exercises (including ICAAP and regulatory stresstests).

You will be particularly involved in supporting the ongoing development of Macquarie's enterprise-wide stress testing methodologies and processes, particularly relating to wholesale credit risk and counterparty credit risk exposure modelling techniques, andhelping to drive forward looking insights for the firm.

The role offers plenty of exposure and the opportunity to collaborate with global stakeholders across the organisation, including all of Macquarie's operating businesses, Risk, Economist, Finance and Treasury teams, including engagement with senior management.

To be successful in this role, you will need to bring the following key skills and experience:

Post-graduate working experience in a related role or one which provides for transferable skills within a financial institution, consultancy practice, regulatory body or rating agency
An academic background in economics, finance or mathematics, with an understanding of macroeconomic concepts
Keen and broad interest in financial markets, including current and prospective macroeconomic, financial, commodity and asset management market trends
Familiarity with either wholesale credit risk (IFRS 9) and/or counterparty credit risk exposure modelling (e.g. IMM) techniques
Experience with data and task automation through programming language (e.g. Alteryx / VBA / R / Python)
Passion for working collaboratively, with strong verbal, written, communication and presentation skills
Strong numerical and analytical skills with great attention to detail

Whilst not essential, the following skills and experience are desirable:

Knowledge of and experience in stress testing and familiarity with Global regulatory requirements across stress testing, ICAAP and model risk management

About the Risk Management Group

The Risk Management Group (RMG) is an independent, centralised unit responsible for ensuring all risk across Macquarie are appropriately assessed and managed.

Its divisions include Behavioural Risk, Compliance, Credit, Financial Crime Risk, Internal Audit,Market Risk, Operational Risk, Regulatory Affairs and Aggregate Risk, and RMG Enterprise Support.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The diversity of our people is one of our greatest strengths.

An inclusive and equitable workplace enables us to embrace that diversity to deliver more innovative and sustainable solutions for our people, clients, shareholders and communities.

At Macquarie,you'll be encouraged to be yourself and supported to perform at your best.

If you're inspired to deliver on our purpose of 'empowering people to innovate and invest for a better future', we want you on our team.

If you need adjustments made to the recruitmentprocess, please reach out to your recruiter.

As an inclusive employer, Macquarie does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, race (including colour and ethnic or national origins), religionor belief.

Joining Macquarie means you'll be able to work in a way that suits you best. With the right technology, support and resources, our people can work in a range of flexible ways. Talk to us about what working arrangements would help you thrive.