An international bank is a dynamic, technically capable, and strategically minded leader to head their Market Risk & Market Data IT division. This role is central to designing and delivering in-house systems that power the enterprise market risk analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
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Strategic Leadership of technology solutions in Market Risk and Market Data
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Oversee in-house development (primarily in .NET, some Java) of risk analytics systems
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Ensure data accuracy and model integrity across risk platforms
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Collaborate with Risk, Finance, and Operations on enterprise-wide initiatives
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Lead a team including tech leads, BAs, and developers
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Drive continuous improvement and innovation
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Own project prioritization, budget management, and vendor interaction
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Ensure compliance with regulatory and internal standards
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10+ years' experience in Financial Markets IT, with hands-on Market Risk exposure
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Proven experience in leading technical teams and delivering IT strategy
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Skilled in .NET, with familiarity in Java and ideally Murex
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Deep understanding of market risk metrics and data aggregation
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Ability to toggle between high-level strategic thinking and technical detail
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Demonstrates ownership, problem-solving ability, and curiosity
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Excellent communicator-comfortable with both engineers and executives
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Energetic, ambitious, curious
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