Quantitative Finance Analyst

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This job is responsible for conducting quantitative analysis for counterparty credit risk (CCR) that arise in the Global Markets business. The role will support management of various counterparty limit frameworks (Stress Gap, Wrong Way Risk, Contingent Market Risk), monitoring secondary risk factors, point of weakness analysis of the CCR portfolios, and generating management reporting to internal stakeholders, governance and regulators.

• Manage counterparty stress-based concentration limit frameworks across asset classes, product types and industry sectors. Perform BAU CCR stress testing including scenario design, implementation and analyzing results to explain key drivers of risk exposures.
• Partner with the Credit Officers, Enterprise Credit Risk, FLU Sales & Trading on CCR limit calibration and new trade approvals to support the underwriting process.
• Lead sector specific CCR portfolio reviews along with specialized deep dives on individual counterparties.
• Develop and maintain risk analytics, secondary Points of Weakness measures to adequately support products and risks to client strategies, develop supplementary risk analysis based on material Risk ID. Collaborate with Market Risk coverage to apply consistent risk approach.
• Represent CCR in regulatory exams and ongoing monitoring, addressing regulatory findings, and presenting on special topics.
• Monitor CCR model performance and challenge GRA to enhance models.

• Solid understanding of derivative products with broad knowledge across asset classes (FX, rates, equity, commodities and credit)
• Knowledge of counterparty credit risk measurement techniques on derivatives and financing transactions
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Self-starter who excels in a fast paced environment
• Strong computer skills

• Degree in finance/economics / statistics
• Prior experience in a risk manager role covering Global Markets products

1st shift (United States of America)

40

US - NY - New York - ONE BRYANT PARK - BANK OF AMERICA TOWER (NY1100)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$89,800.00 - $155,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.