EMEA Risk Advisory - Senior Associate

This role will sit in the European Risk Advisory team at Validus, and will be responsible for:

• Managing projects and preparing presentations to deliver financial risk management consulting services to our client base of primarily investment fund managers and institutional investors
• Present key findings to clients
• Manage, monitor and develop individuals/team
• Provide support to junior staff members
• Oversight and management of rigorous analytical testing of solutions
• Analysing client information and preparing periodic performance reports.
• Managing and developing relationships with a small number of high value clients receiving the Validus retainer service including:

Strategic consultancy services

Innovative project work

Pro-active client service

Presentation of technology platform

• Working with different teams (e.g. Quantitative, Global Capital Markets) to deliver top-quality service to clients
• Proactively identify challenges and opportunities, propose innovative solutions, and recommend process improvements to enhance client outcomes and internal efficiencies
• Assist in sales processes to convert prospects to clients and cross sells/ upsells to existing clients
• Keep up to date with academic, technical and industry developments
• Adhere to Financial Conduct Authority Rules and Regulations
• 1Adhere to all internal policies and procedures

Requirements

• Comprehensive professional experience, preferably within management consultancy, investment banking or Private Capital.
• Relevant undergraduate degree
• Post graduate qualification e.g., MBA, CFA, master’s in finance, FRM, AMCT/MCT, CIMA, CAIA, ACCA etc.

SKILLS

• Excellent written and verbal presentation skills with an extremely high attention to detail and client-centric approach
• Understanding of risk management in financial markets
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint, exposure to Bloomberg
• Time management/ability to perform under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.

Benefits

Compensation and Benefits:

• Eligible for company bonus scheme
• Enhanced Health Insurance with Dental, Optical and Mental health benefits
• Financial support towards qualifications
• Pension

About the Company:

Validus Risk Management is an independent technology-enabled advisory firm specialising in the management of FX, interest rate and other market risks. We work with institutional investors, fund managers, and portfolio companies to design and implement strategies to measure, manage and monitor financial market risk, using a market-tested combination of specialist consulting services, trade execution and innovative risk technology.

Working at Validus can offer an exciting opportunity for both personal development and professional growth. Share in our mission to become the largest and most respected specialist provider of financial market risk services in the world. Notable benefits include a competitive remuneration package (salary + bonus), health care, retirement plans, and financial support towards professional qualifications.

Our core company values are;

• Accountability – Getting it done and owning the result.
• Teamwork – We succeed by helping others succeed.
• Integrity – We serve our clients; the responsibility is sacrosanct.
• Diversity – Diversity boosts creativity – creativity is our edge.
• Kaizen – Strive to do things better. Innovation kills complacency.

Validus is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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