Head of Risk

Rev & Regs are seeking an experienced Head of Risk position working for a dynamic and well-established Brokerage in the City of London.

You will manage the firm’s risks within the appetite set by the Board and improve and report on the effectiveness of the risk framework, policies, and procedures to both Executive Management and the Board.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development, management, and maintenance of the Firm’s risk framework, incorporating management tools, techniques, and reports to support the business, Executive Management and regulatory reporting.
• Provide quantitative analyses and reporting on market risks, trading P&L, interest rate risk, foreign exchange risk, position tracking against limits, and general risk management reporting for the trading desks.
• Validate and approve pricing and valuation models for trading.
• Produce daily, monthly, and quarterly reporting to Executive Management and the Board on risk appetite metrics and adherence to risk limits/policies.
• Engage with relevant business projects to ensure that Risk issues are properly considered in all material decisions and reported appropriately.
• To provide support and guidance to all Desks and Support Functions to ensure the Firm’s risk appetite is understood and complied with at all levels.
• Assist in embedding a culture of strong risk management throughout the business by actively cultivating and maintaining stakeholder relationships and providing advice on risk management issues.
• Maintain awareness of developments in risk and control assessment in the industry and provide thought leadership to management on issues relevant to the firm’s business profile.
• Enhance and develop the Firm’s ICARA.

Experience:

• 10 years plus broking risk experience.
• In-depth knowledge of listed derivatives (including LME) and strong knowledge of other financial instruments including equities, bond, and foreign exchange.
• Solid understanding of market risk measurement methodologies (sensitivities, VaR and stress testing) and market risk policy development.
• Market facing experience in listed derivatives trading and clearing.
• Good knowledge of the UK regulatory environment
• Excellent understanding of processes, controls, and responsibilities associated with a broking institution.
• Relevant professional qualifications are desirable.
• Flexible approach to meet changing requirements as and when they arise.
• Ability to influence business managers in a collaborative positive manner.

Salary: £150,000

Location: City of London