Risk Manager

Cobalt Recruitment; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

An established global advisory firm is seeking a dynamic Risk Manager to join their New York team. In this pivotal role, you will provide expert guidance on FX and interest rate derivatives while fostering strong client relationships. Your entrepreneurial spirit and consultative approach will be vital in expanding the firm's business across the US. This opportunity offers a chance to work collaboratively with a talented team, develop innovative risk management strategies, and significantly impact the firm's success. If you are passionate about finance and eager to drive results, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in developing FX and interest rate strategies.
• Strong quantitative skills and ability to present effectively to clients.

Responsibilities

• Advise clients on risk management and hedge advisory strategies.
• Build and maintain client relationships in the financial sector.
• Develop bespoke analytical tools for risk management assignments.

Skills

Risk Management

Financial Derivatives

Business Development

Quantitative Modeling

Client Relationship Management

Hedging Strategies

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Base pay range

$135,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

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A leading global advisory firm is looking to add a Risk Manager to its team in New York. As a Risk Manager, you’ll advise clients on FX, Interest rate Derivatives, and hedging Strategies. Risk Managers will be responsible for client relationships, expanding firm business in the US, and working cross-functionally across all teams.

Responsibilities

1. Advise and support our clients in the definition and execution of appropriate risk management/hedge advisory strategies, which predominantly focus on interest rate and foreign exchange exposures.
2. Ensure that robust project proposals are offered and then delivered by professional standards to meet the agreed objectives.
3. Build new sources of business through methodical and systematic business development practices in the local financial sponsor market, making full use of the leverage offered by existing relationships in Europe, the US, and Asia.
4. Once a relationship is formed, the Consultant will be responsible for maintaining and developing the relationship, ensuring we are the treasury advisor of choice for that financial sponsor.
5. Work closely with the other consultants to develop strategies, set objectives, policies, and plans, and identify and target potential clients.
6. Manage and support risk management assignments.
7. Work with the RM team to develop relationships with both existing and potential clients.
8. Manage, improve, and develop current client relationships.
9. Develop bespoke analytical tools for multi assets, RM assignments.
10. Develop assets cross-correlated with the simulation engine.
11. Work with the RM team to enhance our capabilities for fund-level FX hedging.

Experience

1. 3 years of experience, including hands-on responsibility for developing interest and foreign exchange strategies.
2. Highly professional approach commensurate with successful presentations to financial sponsors and the senior management of operating companies.
3. Ability to understand the financial risks a business faces to ensure the definition of an appropriate risk management strategy.
4. In-depth knowledge of different types of financial derivatives.
5. Experience acquired in the banking sector would be advantageous, or consulting experience focused on risk management strategies.
6. Entrepreneurial drive: a strong desire to grow the business and directly impact its success.
7. Consultative style; strong listening skills, articulate, and excellent writing skills.
8. Must have a strong level of quantitative / modeling.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Finance, Sales, and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Financial Services, Banking, and Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals