UMR Valuation Analyst

HSBC Global Services Limited; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

HSBC is seeking an ambitious Uncleared Margin Rule Valuations Analyst to join their team in London. In this role, you will collaborate with various departments to manage regulatory initial margin calculations under BCBS 261. Ideal candidates will bring analytical skills and a strong understanding of derivative products, along with the ability to navigate complex financial regulations. Join a diverse and inclusive environment that values professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working

Support for work/life balance

Qualifications

• Experience calculating and validating uncleared derivative initial margin using the SIMM model.
• Experience working with small to medium-sized teams.
• Passion for learning about financial risks.

Responsibilities

• Review and understand the regulatory framework for BCBS 261.
• Collaborate on the end-to-end delivery of regulatory initial margin.
• Engage in dispute resolution by investigating complex calculation problems.

Skills

Analytical skills

Investigative mindset

Ability to meet deadlines

Strong knowledge of derivative products

Self-motivation

Understanding of financial products

Education

Experience in Market Risk Management

Job description

We are currently seeking an ambitious individual to join our team as an Uncleared Margin Rule Valuations Analyst. In this role, you will work with colleagues to define, manage, and achieve divisional business targets.

Role Purpose

The Uncleared Margin Valuations team within the Collateral and Risk team of Markets Security Services (MSS) Operations at HSBC is responsible for controlling, calculating, monitoring, and reporting the BCBS 261 initial margin regulatory requirements at regional and group levels. The daily exchange of Initial Margin under BCBS 261 has been live since 01/09/2016, requiring extensive development and management of the end-to-end process flow of the daily IM exchange.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and understand the regulatory framework for BCBS 261
• Collaborate with stakeholders on the end-to-end delivery of regulatory initial margin
• Engage in dispute resolution by investigating and resolving complex calculation problems
• Work with Collateral Management, Front Office, and Quantitative Analysts to resolve calculation issues
• Participate in enhancing and maintaining the governance framework for regulatory IM requirements
• Assess the impact of regulatory or internal changes on IM calculations
• Work as part of a global team across multiple locations

Qualifications

To succeed, candidates should have:

• Experience in Market Risk Management at an associate level or similar, including calculating and validating uncleared derivative initial margin using the SIMM model
• Analytical skills and an investigative mindset
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities
• Experience working with small to medium-sized teams
• Strong knowledge of derivative products (FX, Equity, Fixed Income)
• Self-motivation and a passion for learning about financial risks
• Understanding of financial products and key market risk concepts such as risk sensitivities, VaR, scenario analysis, and capital

HSBC values diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. We provide opportunities for professional development, flexible working, and support a healthy work/life balance. Personal data from applications will be handled according to our Privacy Statement, available on our website.

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HSBC encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected characteristics. We promote diversity through various employee resource groups and are committed to avoiding conflicts of interest in our hiring processes.