SBL Market Risk Analyst

Title

Market Risk Analyst (Securities-Based Lending, Risk Modeling, Financial Markets)

Job Overview

Leader Bank is seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented to join its Risk Management team. This role primarily supports the Securities-Based Lending (SBL) business, focusing on monitoring active lines of credit, pledged collateral portfolios, and financial markets to identify risks and trends while developing risk models to support decision-making.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Directly mitigate market risk by proactively managing advance and maintenance rates on pledged securities.
• Develop and maintain critical risk models, including stress testing and derivatives valuation, for strategic decision-making.
• Gain deep expertise in Securities-Based Lending (SBL) and complex financial instruments, distinct from general retail banking.
• Lead the preparation of comprehensive risk reports and contribute to policy reviews within the first 90 days.

Who This Role Is For

• A highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with a proactive mindset.
• Someone with significant experience in margin lending and market risk modeling.
• An expert in securities markets and complex financial instruments.
• A collaborative individual capable of working effectively with internal and external partners.

What Youll Do

• Monitor active Securities-Based Lending (SBL) lines of credit and pledged collateral portfolios.
• Monitor financial markets to identify risks, trends, and assess the bank’s exposure to market movements.
• Mitigate market risk by proactively managing advance and maintenance rates on pledged securities.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to manage collateral calls and ensure timely resolution.
• Develop and maintain robust risk models to support decision-making, including stress testing.
• Prepare comprehensive risk reports for various stakeholders.
• Assist in the periodic review and update of risk policies and procedures.

What Were Looking For

• Significant experience in margin lending and market risk modeling.
• Deep expertise in securities markets and complex financial instruments.
• Proficiency in Securities-Based Lending (SBL) concepts and practices.
• Strong skills in Risk Modeling, including stress testing and derivatives valuation.
• Experience with Options and Derivatives and Collateral Valuation.
• Excellent communication skills for collaborating with internal and external partners.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented approach to risk management.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg is preferred.