Job Description

Summary

• Works closely with Risk Specialists in order to effectively manage risk parameters.

Principle accountabilities

• Risk specialist role responsible for achieving revenue targets by maximizing participation in Reset runs - actively guide support sales and operations team members to optimize Reset efficiency and results
• Curve creation for Reset runs in OTC rates and fx products
• Reviewing and actively managing risk parameters for conservative and effective run results
• Responsible for final sign-off of runs prior to execution
• Work closely with sales team to build strong long-term relationships with customers, and potential customers, with a particular focus on engaging with clients on technical risk parameter discussions
• Support and lead the development and specification of new initiatives, broadening revenue streams via new product development and roll-out
• Assist Development and Project Managers define expansion of Reset functionality
• Pro-actively seek client feedback to assist in service development and enhancement
• Regular verbal updates, progress reports to management

Leadership/Strategy

• Works collaboratively with Shared Services functions (Technology, Marketing, Clearing, Finance.) as well as other Business lines to develop coordinated strategies, where appropriate.

Sales/Account/Relationship Management

• Applies extensive knowledge of product/services when representing Reset and CME Group to internal and external audiences (e.g. current clients, target clients, conferences, etc).
• Relationship management of existing client base with a focus on maximizing client participation and experience in Reset runs to grow revenues
• Develop and prioritize a targeted pipeline of new client opportunities
• Manages the communication flow between client and Operations before/during/after Reset runs to ensure effective client results and experience

Risk Management

• Curve creation for Reset runs
• Engaging with clients on technical risk parameter discussions if and when needed
• Responsible for final sign-off of runs prior to execution
• Reviewing and actively managing risk parameters for conservative and effective run results

Product Management/Development

• Leads expansion of services to new products and asset classes

Skills and software requirements

• Previous experience in trading and risk management of interest rate and FX products essential
• Hands-on experience in options pricing and risk management ideal
• Ability to work with sales team to market and communicate with clients and various institutions
• Strong general financial product and market knowledge across multi-assets in FX, Rates and other financial markets
• Solid understanding of market pricing across multi-product environment essential
• Ability to build bespoke market pricing tools in Excel ideal
• Experience with Bloomberg functionality ideal
• Understand and anticipate changing business needs as a result of evolving risk and regulatory environments

Competencies

• Strong and confident communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Flexibility to work at different times as defined by business needs
• Ability to work accurately and efficiently under intense time pressure
• Good relationship building skills with ability to interact with different people at all levels across the business internally and externally
• Team player
• Excellent attention to detail, highly organised with a proactive approach
• Honest and trustworthy, with an open communication style
• Strong analytical ability and excellent problem-solving skills
• Take ownership of an issue through to resolution
• Ability to develop new skills and understand new technology and products as required

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