US Head - Equities Market Risk Manager

About the role

A Tier-1 Investment Bank is looking to add a US Head to lead their team to cover their Equities Trading business consisting of Cash and Derivatives like Structured Products, Exotics, Options, Delta-1, and Corp Derivatives. This individual will be responsible for working with traders to assess risk usage and limit usage for the firm's Equities Trading business and communicate risk metrics such as VaR. This hire will join a relatively lean team and have exposure to senior management and business decision makers from day one, joining a firm known for positive culture and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Provide Market Risk oversight for the firm's Equity Derivatives business
• Work with Traders to explain Risk Metrics, Risk Usage, and Limits relating to their daily trading activity
• Work with external regulators to help the firm meet the expectations in line with FRTB and CCAR
• Work with Traders, Market Risk Analytics, and FO Quant team to provide best in class Market Risk practices for Equity Derivatives Trading

Qualifications

• 7+ Years in Market Risk covering Equity Derivatives and Equity related products
• Deep understanding of Equity Derivatives and Greeks such as Exotics, Structured Equities, Delta-1, and Corp Derivatives
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with Senior Management and FO Personnel