Summary
As a Director of Quantitative Market Risk Analytics, you will actively participate in the development of methodologies and in management of analytics for value-at-risk with a strong focus on Equity. Candidate will join the Risk Analytics group that partakes in the complete life cycle of model development: from methodology inception and design to local implementation and validation. You will also provide analysis and feedback on changes to or introduction of new models at the firm. More specifically the director will be involved in risk analytics initiatives and development pertaining to Equity products including derivatives and structured products.
Responsibilities
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Develop, test, implement and document risk analytics for new products
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Lead the enhancement of infrastructure to implement new risk analytics models including controls to monitor their performance
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Perform quantitative research to implement model changes, enhancements and remediation plans
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Work with stakeholders across business and functional teams during model development process
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Create tools and dashboards which can enhance and improve the risk analysis
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Conduct analysis on existing model short-comings and design remediation plans
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Maintain, update, improve and back-test risk models
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Analysis and governance of historical time series data
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Identify risk not captured by analytics, develop and implement methodology to quantify the materiality, and design strategic plan to better integrate and manage such risk
Qualifications
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Master’s degree in a quantitative field preferred
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Extensive experience in Equity Value-at-Risk
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Expertise with time series modeling applied to Equity markets
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Knowledge of pricing and risk models for financial derivatives
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Strong analytical skills required to understand quantitative models
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Strong project, management and organizational skills
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Strong writing and presentation skills
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Proficient programming skills in python and database expertise
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Ability to manage and analyze large data sets
The expected base salary ranges from $170,000 - $235,000 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, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
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Other requirements
Mizuho 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 Overview
Mizuho 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 www.mizuhoamericas.com.
Mizuho 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.
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What We Do
This is not your typical financial institution. It’s our people who make us a cut above. Here, every person is respected because of their differences, not in spite of them. We pride ourselves on a culture of purpose, passion and compassion.
At Mizuho, we provide the stability of an international industry leader with the career trajectory of a growing business. Our steady, strategic growth gives our people at all levels rewarding degrees of responsibility and a richer work experience than a boutique firm or an established giant could offer alone.
Working for Mizuho opens doors not just to a rewarding career with excellent prospects, but to lasting friendships with colleagues from diverse cultures. It’s the local expertise of our employees that makes our global network so powerful. By collaborating with colleagues and clients who have your same ambition, you can amplify your sphere of influence and base of knowledge as part of one of the largest—and growing—banks in the world.
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