On a daily basis this person will primarily be responsible for the oversight of trading desks within the Interest Rate Derivative Desk. The successful candidate will understand the risks and work with the trading desks to create and monitor a suitable limits structure and prose new limits when necessary. The person must have the ability to analyze market movements and understand how this will impact the risks held by the desks.

Other major responsibilities include the timely delivery of a daily oversight report explaining positions and movements in VaR; monitoring trades throughout the day to monitor their impact on positions against limits and look for any unusual activity; analyze current limit structure and methodology.

Requirements include five or more years of financial experience with a focus in Risk Management. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive understanding of interest rate derivatives and the associated risks; understanding and producing information from a variety of systems; understanding the complex and changing requirements of trading desks. Good communication skills and the ability to work independently without supervision are necessary. MSc/MBA desired.

For immediate consideration please submit your resume in Word format to: ian@comprehensiverecruiting.com