Risk Associate

Role Description

Market and Valuation Risk Management (MVRM) provides an independent view of market risks and valuation to Deutsche Banks senior management. Market risk team manages Deutsche Banks Market Risk position in an independent and neutral way.

You will be a part of the Market Risk Analysis and Control (MRAC) function within MVRM and will be responsible for the provision of all official market risk metrics and core analysis in support of risk management decision making for Global Foreign Exchange asset class. The team operates a business/asset class and risk metric aligned organizational matrix supported by central functions. The team has a global presence with staff located in London, New York, Berlin, Singapore, Mumbai and Bangalore.

You will be exposed to risk management techniques viz. analysis/computation of VaR, SVaR, IRC, Backtesting, FRTB for a diverse range of derivative products. The team is also proficient in combining this risk knowledge with best in class automation and visualization skills including python/VBA/Tableau to provide value added analytical outputs to its stakeholders

You will be expected to be proficient in automation tools (python essentially) with sufficient knowledge of risk to enhance the output of the team.

What we'll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that youll enjoy

Your key responsibilities

This role is within the Global Credit Trading Asset class team. The primary responsibilities are:

• Risk validation and ensure appropriate controls in place
• Review and understand the historical simulation VaR, FRTB and Backtesting(outlier analysis), including staying abreast of the development of this metric and related drivers
• Facilitating better risk analysis and automated reporting infrastructure to stakeholders using required programming tools(python/Tableau etc.) is a critical part of profile
• 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
• Perform analytical analysis of our limit to generate proposals for limit changes and for new limits
• Support the analysis and communication of business portfolio level topics to senior management and their committees

Your skills and experience

• University degree in Economics, Mathematics or other quantitative subject.
• 2-3 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)
• Proficiency in Python/VBA, Tableau, MS Office tools is essential for the role
• Good understanding of other Market Risk measurement techniques e.g. VaR, RNiV, Economic Capital, IRC.
• Excellent communication skills; ability to articulate technical and financial topics with global stakeholders
• A reliable team player with the motivation to work in a dynamic, international and diverse environment
• Able to multi-task and deliver under tight deadlines
• A committed and motivated individual for self-development and growth