Prudential Risk Manager

THE COMPANY:

We are delighted to be working with a great client who specialise in corporate banking, with a global presence. They are looking for a Prudential Risk Manager/ Head of Market and Liquidity Risk for their London team.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Managing the end-to-end regulatory documents process (author and review) – covering ICAAP, ILAAP, Recovery Plan, Pillar 3, etc. This involves liaison and co-operation with other departments of the Bank.
• Day-to-day responsibilities including, but not limited to, monitoring liquidity risk metrics (such as LCR, NSFR, stress testing metrics), limits and indicators, investigating exceptions/concerns and making recommendations to the ALCO.
• Preparing the monthly ALCO pack and presenting it to the ALCO committee. This includes discussing key findings, making recommendations and suggesting actions to address identified issues.
• Running all required liquidity and capital Stress Testing Scenarios for the purposes of the regulatory documents. This involves development and maintenance of stress testing models, review of appropriateness of the assumptions used, as well as initiation of necessary updates to methodology and procedures for stress-testing ensuring the requirements of the regulatory authorities are incorporated as appropriate.
• Overseeing the identification, assessment and mitigation of operational risks within the Market and Liquidity risk unit. This includes developing and maintaining operational risk policies, conducting regular risk assessments and ensuring robust controls and processes are in place to manage and mitigate operational risks effectively.
• Playing a pivotal role in leading the Basel 3.1 implementation efforts. This includes a thorough understanding of Pillar I of Basel II (& Basel 3.1) regulatory requirements. Responsible for ensuring compliance with capital adequacy, risk management and regulatory reporting standards. Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies that align with both current and future regulatory frameworks.
• Review and updating of the Bank’s Risk policies (such as Credit Risk, Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, Operational Risk policies, Risk Appetite Statement and others). Ensure they are available to be presented to the Board for approval in a timely manner and in line with the policy review cycle.
• Working with the Finance Department and contribute to regulatory returns and with Credit Risk Department on changes to IFRS 9 provisioning models
• Leading system automation projects, which include a thorough understanding of both capital and liquidity risk dashboard reports. This involves testing, training other staff and end users, drafting user manuals, liaising with IT and vendors for any technical issues and providing project updates to the Senior Management.
• Work on projects involving different types of risks such as credit (including climate related financial risks), market, operational and liquidity risks and associated risk frameworks, governance and controls.
• Keep the Department and the Bank up to date with respect of regulatory developments and associated best practices covering both regulatory documents and risk policies.
• Actively participate, with the Chief Risk Officer and other members of the Risk team, in the development, implementation and reviewing of the risk management framework.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• At least 5 years working in a Prudential Risk environment and liquidity risk management
• Strong analytical skills, ability to assess critically and excellent report writing skills
• Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint and a strong understanding of risk management systems are essential. These skills are critical for effective data analysis, presentation and risk assessment.
• Good knowledge of the general regulatory environment and wider economic and political issues
• Ability to read and apply relevant PRA and CRR regulations
• Strong understanding of risk management and ICAAP/ILAAP best practice and processes
• Have excellent knowledge of areas of risk including Climate, Market, Operational and Liquidity Risks