SVP, Market Risk Manger - Equities
A leading global investment bank is looking to hire a market risk professional to join its Market Risk Management team in NYC.
This hire will be responsible for leading and providing independent oversight over their U.S. equities business. The role offers broad exposure to Credit and Equity Trading, Financing, Origination, RMBS, Securitization, and Commercial Real Estate, partnering closely with front office stakeholders to manage risk and support business growth.
This is a highly visible position where you'll work directly alongside traders, quants, and senior management, helping shape risk strategy while ensuring the bank maintains a disciplined approach to market risk across complex portfolios.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with trading desks to set risk appetite, provide real-time risk oversight, and support business strategy across credit and equity products.
- Monitor risk exposures, limits, VaR, stress testing, and RWA metrics, communicating key developments and emerging risks to front office and senior management.
- Conduct pre-trade reviews and risk approvals for complex financing and structured transactions, delivering recommendations on risk-return considerations.
- Support capital and regulatory initiatives, including CCAR and stress testing, while ensuring adherence to governance standards and identifying opportunities to improve portfolio efficiency.
Qualifications:
- 3-7 years of experience in Market Risk, Trading, Structuring, Valuation, or a related markets-focused role, with strong knowledge of market risk management practices.
- Strong understanding of equity and/or fixed income products, with experience assessing trading risks, pricing methodologies, and hedging strategies; equity derivatives experience is highly preferred.
- Exposure to securitized products, including RMBS, ABS, or other structured credit products, is a plus.
- Proven ability to operate independently, challenge front-office risk-taking decisions, and build effective relationships across trading, risk, and other key stakeholder groups.
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