Financial Risk Manager

CMC Markets; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC Markets is seeking a Financial Risk Manager to join the Risk team in London to support the Futures & Options (ETD's) project, set up reporting and ongoing monitoring for financial and liquidity risk management.

The role requires experience with futures and options, Python, and strong numerical skills. The team operates onsite; candidates must be able to commute to the office five days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience with exchange traded and OTC derivatives (futures and options).
• Strong numerical ability with high attention to detail.
• Degree in Finance, Economics, or related field.
• Proficient in Excel; VBA is desirable.
• Experience in risk reporting and monitoring processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, monitor and report risk metrics; ensure breaches are reported or signed off.
• Daily interrogation, interpretation and reporting of stress testing.
• Develop and enhance reporting of market, credit counterparty, and liquidity risk.
• Promote FRM awareness and ensure stakeholders understand responsibilities.
• Input into ICARA process and contribute to monthly board-level risk reports.
• Represent Financial Risk in Group projects and support delivery objectives.

Skills

Python

Excel

Futures & Options

Time management

Education

Degree in Finance or Economics

Tools

Excel VBA

Job description

This is a newly created role to support the Risk team in delivering the Futures & Options (ETD's) project, assist in setting the reporting and continued ongoing monitoring. The role will cover both financial and liquidity risk management.

*** Please note that we operate onsite working and would require you to come into the office 5 days per week. ***

Key Responsibilities

• The Financial Risk Manager will develop, monitor and report various risk metrics ensuring breaches are appropriately reported or signed off.
• Daily interrogation, interpretation and reporting of stress testing.
• Drive the development of existing reporting of market, credit counterparty, and liquidity risk.
• Promote and raise awareness of FRM such that all stakeholders are aware of their responsibilities and obligations with respect to FRM.
• The Financial Risk Manager will input into the development and the process of the Group’s ICARA review.
• Produce monthly board level management information on the Financial Risks within the Group.
• Represent Financial Risk in Group projects and be responsible for the team delivery objectives.
• The Financial Risk Manager will understand all existing and new products offered by CMC Markets, with particular reference to how they are captured and reported by the Financial Risk Management team.
• Maintain personal/professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training.
• When dealing with all customers, clients or colleagues ensure that we provide a clear, fair and consistent high-quality service that presents a professional and positive image of CMC Markets.
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.

Key Skills & Experience

• Prior experience in exchange traded and OTC derivatives (futures and options).
• Experience of Python programming
• Degree in Finance, Economics, or related.
• Highly numerical, with strong attention to detail, and a curious and inquisitive approach.
• Organized, and able to manage time efficiently to ensure that operational duties are completed on time.
• Strong Excel skills required - Excel VBA preferable.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize accordingly

CMC Markets is powered by our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people feel confident to be themselves, feel valued and are able to do their best work. We don’t just value differences and unique perspectives, we seek them out and we invite them in, because we know it will lead to better outcomes for everyone.

CMC Markets is one of the world’s first ever fin-tech companies and was launched in 1989 to break down the barriers of financial trading and make trading accessible to everyone. Our mission is to use our award-winning, Next Generation trading platform and unparalleled client service to empower millions of people to have the best trading experience out there. Our clients can trade on thousands of instruments using the best technology, supported by sophisticated charting, competitive pricing and automated execution. We're trusted by investors globally, but also by banks, brokers, funds and trading desks though our top-tier liquidity institutional offering, enabling these businesses to expand into new markets and increase revenue potential. We were recently listed on the FTSE250, and our business continues to go from strength to strength as we continue to invest in our technology and our people.