Head of Counterparty Credit Risk

Head of Counterparty Credit Risk

About the Company

Prominent investment management firm

Industry

Investment Management

Type

Privately Held

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Head of Counterparty Credit Risk to lead the assessment, monitoring, and management of credit risk across a range of traded products. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and implementing risk policies, frameworks, and strategies to mitigate exposure, as well as overseeing credit risk analysis for various financial instruments. Collaboration with trading, risk management, and regulatory teams is essential to ensure compliance with industry standards. The role also involves conducting stress testing, scenario analysis, and portfolio risk assessments, and engaging with senior stakeholders to provide insights and recommendations on risk exposure. Applicants for this role at The Company should have extensive experience in traded credit risk and counterparty risk management, with a strong knowledge of derivatives, repos, swaps, total return swaps, and structured finance products. The position requires proven leadership experience at an Executive Director level or equivalent, expertise in risk modeling, stress testing, and regulatory frameworks, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities are also a must. The Head of Counterparty Credit Risk will lead a team of risk professionals, fostering a culture of risk awareness and continuous improvement, and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and internal risk governance frameworks.

Travel Percent

Less than 10%

Functions

• Finance