Spread Products Market Risk Associate

locationsNew York, NY (1271 AOA/6th Ave)time typeFull timeposted onPosted Todayjob requisition idR7263SummarySpread Products Market Risk Associate’s responsibilities include day-to-day monitoring and reporting of market risk limits for covered trading desks to ensure compliance with overall risk framework. Focus is on understanding and explaining changes in risk (VaR, risk sensitivities, stress testing results, etc.), knowledge of financial products, analysis of market conditions, trading, and hedging patterns.ResponsibilitiesMarket Risk monitoring, analysis, and reporting.Maintain strong controls around risk exposures in compliance with business policies and procedures, methodologies and trading mandates.Work closely with traders covering Agency (MBS/TBAs/CMOs) and Non-Agency Securitized Products (ABS/CLO/RMBS/CMBS), Corporate Credit (IG/HY/EM Bonds/Lev Loans/CDS/CDX) and Municipal Products to ensure compliance with limits and risk appetite.Produce market commentaries and analysis of portfolio changes for senior management, regulators, and auditors.Work on projects to ensure market risk systems and risk reporting improvements.Qualifications2-5 years of experience in market risk management is preferred.Direct experience with Spread Products market risk is preferred.Master’s degree in a quantitative field is preferred.Demonstrable strong quantitative, analytical and communication skills.Strong attention to detail, self-learner, can develop creative solutions to new problems.AI tools familiarity.Ability to work under pressure with tight time schedules in a trading desk environment.The expected base salary ranges from $95,000 - $115,000. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, including Medical, Dental and 401K plans, successful candidates are also eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.#LI-HybridOther requirementsMizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process.Company OverviewMizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by total assets of ~$2 trillion. Mizuho's 60,000 employees worldwide offer comprehensive financial services to clients in 35 countries and 800 offices throughout the Americas, EMEA and Asia. Mizuho Americas is a leading provider of corporate and investment banking services to clients in the US, Canada, and Latin America. Through its acquisition of Greenhill, Mizuho provides M&A, restructuring and private capital advisory capabilities across Americas, Europe and Asia. Mizuho Americas employs approximately 3,500 professionals, and its capabilities span corporate and investment banking, capital markets, equity and fixed income sales & trading, derivatives, FX, custody and research. Visit Americas offers a competitive total rewards package.We are an EEO/AA Employer - M/F/Disability/Veteran.We participate in the E-Verify program.We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to require pre- and post-hire drug testing as permitted by applicable law.#LI-MIZUHOAbout UsWhy MizuhoMizuho is in growth mode as we are climbing the league tables, disrupting the status quo, and attracting top talent. Positions are available across our corporate functions, and on our corporate and investment banking, capital markets, advisory, research, sales & trading, derivatives, and financing teams.We are looking for candidates who want to contribute to our entrepreneurial culture where people at all levels are inspired to share ideas. Our creativity sets us apart, and our perseverance drives results in creating bespoke, client-focused solutions.If you are interested in advancing your career working for a firm with a growth mindset and the resources of a global financial services team, we would like to hear from you. #J-18808-Ljbffr Mizuho Financial Group Inc.