Risk Portfolio Lead, VP

Role Description

• Market Risk Management (MRM) & Methodology provides an independent view of market risks to Deutsche Bank's senior management and manages Deutsche Bank's Market Risk position in an independent and neutral way.
• The Market Risk Analysis and Control (MRAC) function is responsible for the provision of all official market risk metrics and core analysis in support of risk management decision making, on behalf of the Market Risk Management department. The team has a global presence with staff located in London, New York, Berlin, Singapore, Mumbai and Bangalore. The team operates a business/asset class and risk metric aligned organizational matrix supported by central functions. The role is with the market risk portfolio team which is one of the central function teams.
• Portfolio Risk - Portfolio Risk provides a cross asset top-down view for senior management to understand the various market risks across the trading and banking landscape that DB Group is exposed to; including highlighting material risks whether they are driven by individual trades or caused by concentrations or market liquidity concerns. In collaboration with the Market Risk Managers the team designs the risk appetite and risk identification frameworks ensuring a consistent adoption of industry leading standards. The team works closely with Market Risk Managers covering all asset classes along with other key stakeholders across the enterprise.

Your key responsibilities

• Identify the top and emerging risks each week, including sourcing the relevant information from other teams in MRAC and the business MRMs.
• Review and understand the market risk RWA, including staying abreast of the development of this metric.
• Perform deep dive analysis into concentrations of risk or emerging items of interest, providing high quality and accurate information at a level for senior management consumption
• Responsible for preparing the commentaries and risk metrics for submission in external report (Pillar 3, Annual Report)
• Represent the team processes in meetings with audit (internal and external)
• Lead analysis for region specific exposures (e.g. UK, US IHC, CCAR, etc)
• Support the analysis and communication of portfolio level topics to senior management and their committees
• Develop necessary tools to facilitate more efficient analysis of risk
• Lead change initiatives like market risk model changes, FRTB etc

Your skills and experience

• University degree in Economics, Mathematics or other quantitative subject.
• 10-15 years' experience in Market Risk within the Financial Market Investment Banking industry (other relevant backgrounds e.g. Trading, Product Control, IPV will also be considered).
• In depth understanding of other Market Risk measurement techniques e.g. VaR, RNiV, Economic Capital, IRC, etc.
• Conversant & interested in macroeconomic geopolitical events, both current and historical
• A reliable team player with the motivation to work in a dynamic, international and diverse environment. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships across different stakeholder groups as well as experience in dealing with senior stakeholders.
• Detail oriented and ability to pay attention to detail and drive the team to achieve higher standards in risk analysis and commentaries.
• MS Office proficient, especially Excel and PowerPoint. Python/ VBA SQL skills would be advantageous.