Risk & Controls - Fixed Income - Director level

Job Description

Risk & Controls – Fixed Income – Director Level

My client, a leading Investment Bank, are seeking a Senior 1LOD Risk and Controls specialist to help enhance and develop the risk and controls framework, that supports the front office Fixed Income team (Trading & Sales). Partnering closely, with the Sales & Trading teams, you would be responsible for the front to back oversight from a risk and controls perspective – ensuring that they are operating in compliance with the applicable rules and regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and enhance the 1st Line of Defence framework from a procedure, risk and control perspective
• Partner with the Front Office team and wider support functions to ensure front to back oversight
• Work with 2nd and 3rd line functions to provide guidance in assessment and management of risks
• Provide management with control assurance through reporting and governance (RCSA’s, incidents, risk profiles)

Key skills / Experience:

• Deep knowledge of working within a 1st line Risk & Controls function
• Exposure to working with and supporting a front office environment (Sales & Trading)
• Knowledge of Fixed Income markets would be advantageous – but not essential
• Excellent communicator, with the gravitas to manage and cultivate relationships with senior stakeholders

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