Global Markets Risk Manager

Bank of America; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is looking for a Global Markets Risk Manager in London. The successful candidate will oversee risk management processes, work closely with trading desks, and support comprehensive analysis for trading activities. Candidates should have a strong understanding of financial markets, derivatives, and risk analysis, along with excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers a robust career path in finance, backed by competitive health benefits and support programs.

Benefits

Private healthcare for you and your family

Competitive pension plan and life assurance

20 days of back-up childcare

Flexible benefits options

Access to mental health and well-being support

Qualifications

• Solid academic background, potentially with a postgraduate qualification.
• Previous experience as a Risk Manager is desirable.
• Good people skills necessary across various communication styles.

Responsibilities

• Monitor financial markets and report on risk positions.
• Enhance overall risk management capabilities with close interaction with trading desks.
• Identify and communicate risk exposures across multiple audiences.

Skills

Communication

Risk Management

Quantitative Analysis

Financial Derivatives

Macroeconomics

Education

Postgraduate qualification

Job description

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Company Overview:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Job Description:

Job Title: Global Markets Risk Manager

Location: London

Corporate Title: Vice President

Company Overview:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being.

Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization.

Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us!

Location Overview:

Our London office is based just a stone’s throw from the magnificent St. Paul’s Cathedral on bustling King Edward Street. Here you’ll find modern workspaces and a state-of-the-art auditorium space. In addition, we’re proud to host an onsite restaurant that shares our commitment to sustainability by providing delicious seasonal menus which have been created with the planet in mind. Make sure to take time for yourself and head up to our rooftop terrace and take in the spectacular views across London. Finally, your physical wellness is well-catered for with our onsite gym facilities and medical centre.

Role Overview:

A new opportunity has become available for a Market Risk Manager to join the EMEA Macro team in the London office. The work of a Market Risk Manager is a blend of technical understanding of financial products, real-time monitoring of financial markets, and quantitative data analysis/modelling. It requires a variety of support and communication skills used to report on risk positions to influence risk takers and inform key stakeholders.

A Market Risk manager for Fixed Income, with a focus on the Global Financing & Futures desk, supporting crucial risk management oversight, analysis for a broad range of trading activities and maintaining a robust 2LOD review and challenge process. This role requires close interaction with the trading desk and other risk and support groups (i.e. Finance, Quants, Portfolio analysis, Regulatory relations, Technology, etc.).

• Working closely with trading desks and support partners to enhance our overall risk management capabilities
• Identifying, managing, and communicating risk exposures
• Risk reporting across a broad range of audiences ranging from individual traders, to senior management and regulators
  
  

What we are looking for:

• Solid academic background, which may include a postgraduate qualification
• Good people skills demonstrated across various communication styles (both written and verbal)
• Knowledge of financial markets, ideally with solid understanding of Macroeconomics
• Understanding of financial derivatives and modelling
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize across several competing demands, meeting tight deadlines
• Previous experience as a Risk Manager working directly with the Front Line and performing risk analysis is desirable
  
  

Benefits of working at Bank of America:

UK

• Private healthcare for you and your family plus an annual health screen to help you manage your physical wellness with the option to purchase a screen for your partner
• Competitive pension plan, life assurance and group income protection cover if you become unable to work as a result of a disability or health reasons
• 20 days of back-up childcare including access to school holiday clubs and 20 days of back-up adult care per annum
• The ability to change your core benefits as well as the option of selecting a variety of flexible benefits to suit your personal circumstances including access to a wellbeing account, travel insurance, critical illness etc.
• Access to an emotional wellbeing helpline, mental health first aiders and virtual GP services.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for confidential support and help for everyday matters
• Ability to donate to charities of your choice directly through payroll and the bank will match your contribution
• Opportunity to access our Arts & Culture corporate membership program and receive discounted entry to some of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions and exhibitions.
• Opportunity to give back to your community, develop new skills and work with new groups of people by volunteering in your local community.
  
  

Bank of America:

Good conduct and sound judgment is crucial to our long term success. It’s important that all employees in the organisation understand the expected standards of conduct and how we manage conduct risk. Individual accountability and an ownership mind-set are the cornerstones of our Code of Conduct and are at the heart of managing risk well.

We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure that no applicant is subject to less favourable treatment on the grounds of sex, gender identity or gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, socio-economic background, responsibility for dependants or physical or mental disability. The Bank selects candidates for interview based on their skills, qualifications and experience.

We strive to ensure that our recruitment processes are accessible for all candidates and encourage any candidates to tell us about any adjustment requirements.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Banking

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