What is the opportunity?
The Market Risk team serves as the second line of defence, responsible for monitoring, analysing and reporting on market risk arising from business activities in Europe and North America regions. This newly created position will play a key role in market risk oversight activities including annual market risk limit reviews and ongoing monitoring, and producing market risk reconciliation across trading desks such as fixed income, rates, foreign exchange, equities and credit.
What will you do?
- Provide effective oversight of market risk exposures, including preparation of market risk reporting, monitoring of risk limits and timely identification of potential breaches for further investigation, documentation and resolution.
- Perform reconciliation of market risk exposure between the local system and enterprise system to ensure accuracy, consistency and completeness of reported risk figures. Investigate, escalate and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
- Conduct annual market risk limit reviews to ensure limits remain appropriate and aligned with risk appetite.
- Gain in-depth knowledge of risk data pipeline, including how exposures are calculated, processed and reported across system.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to execute UAT and control testing, ensuring system changes are properly tested and meet operational and risk management standards.
- Communicate market risk exposures and analysis to stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations for informed decision‑making.
What do you need to succeed?
Must‑have
Undergraduate degree with emphasis in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, Finance, Risk Management or a quantitative discipline.At least 5 years of relevant experience in risk reporting, preferably in or relevant to Market Risk in the financial services industry.Proficiency in Python, SQL, GitHub, Tableau and database, with ability to apply these tools effectively in practical scenarios.Keen interest in global financial markets and trading products, with demonstrated curiosity and a willingness to learn and apply new concepts.Strong verbal and written communication skills in English for risk assessments presentation and discussion with stakeholders.Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to details.Strong problem‑solving skills with collaborative mindset.Proactive and results‑driven, with the ability to take charge, set clear objectives and deliver measurable outcomes.Nice‑to‑have
Professional qualification such as CFA, FRM, etc.Risk Management experience in a global bank.Industry knowledge and experience in fixed income, rates, foreign exchange, equities and credit.Additional Job Details
Location : PERSIARAN IRC 2, IOI RESORT CITY, IOI CITY TOWER ONE, PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia
Work hours / week : 40
Employment type : Full time
Job type : Regular
Pay type : Salaried
We’re equal opportunity employers and value inclusivity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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