Oversee the enforcement and implementation of market risk management policies and governance frameworks
Review and develop strategies to align the organisations market risk management policies frameworks and activities with regulatory requirements
Conduct training on market riskrelated topics to develop team members risk literacy and awareness
Oversee the implementation of valuation modelling and analysis of market risk
Implement and enforce market risk limit for all risktaking business units
Develop strategies and methodologies to mitigate potential market risk which may be beyond the organisations risk appetite
Conduct assurance checks on risk modelling outputs for accurate assessment of controls and risk monitoring activities
Analyse identified legislation to determine its impact on the organisations risk exposure and risk control requirements
Conduct scenario analysis on potential extreme market events to identify impact on market risk to the organisation
Conduct preliminary review and validation of valuation modelling and analytics findings to identify risk managementrelated insights Review risk analysis and stress testing reports to ensure accuracy of reports and propose preliminary risk mitigation strategies
Review and ensure market risks are adequately addressed for new products as part of new product approval processes
Review reports and/or presentations of financial forecast findings to explain the risk positions of products
Identify irregular market exposure positions across the organisation
Develop regulatory reports on market risk management positions
Serve as a market risk subject matter expert to the business.
Develop others understanding of market risk management through thought leadership mentoring and coaching.
Interpret relevant legislation and regulations legal documents standards and codes of practice relevant to the business units and their implications
Requirements
Minimum of seven (7) years working experience in the financial services sector
Bachelor s Degree in Finance Accounting Economics Business Administration or Legal (Master s Degree is an additional advantage)
Local and international certifications in Risk management such as Certificate in Risk Management (CIRM)
Knowledge and experience in risk functions including market liquidity capital etc.A broad understanding of the regulatory environment and compliance issues.
Demonstrates ability to interpret facts patterns and trends to reach evidencebased decisions on the nature of risks and opportunities
Demonstrates understanding of different report types that are available and what is required for various stakeholders.
Demonstrates understanding of the financial reporting process and risk standards.
Understands and is familiar with regulations and associated company policies related to internal controls and governance.
Aware of areas of high fraud risk (e.g. procurement contracts payments).
Decision making skills