Analyst/AVP - Market/Credit Risk & Testing

Open position for Analyst & AVP.

Knowledge/Skill set: Market / Credit Risk + analysis + testing.

Experience:

- Analyst level: 2-6 yrs

- AVP level: 7-12 yrs

Job Location: Mumbai

Person Specification:

(Personal attributes essential to performing role: e.g. skills, competencies, expertise, knowledge, experience. Note: experience not to be time-bound)

- Experienced tester, with exposure to user acceptance and regression testing.

- Candidate will be expected to undertake detailed risk impact analysis of the proposed change and advise sponsor/stakeholders of any additional recommendations, unexpected challenges, or alternative avenues to resolution.

- Experience working on projects and change implementation

- Understanding of software lifecycles

- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products particularly Excel and Word

- Investment banking experience

- Understanding of Risk (Credit & Market Risk), including a basic understanding of Monte Carlo and Historical Simulation techniques used to calculate Value at Risk.

- Should have solid understanding of the drivers of credit risk, exposure, and sensitivity measures such as “the Greeks”.

- Understanding of product valuation and mark to market concepts

- Understanding of the Business Processes associated with Risk Reporting or sanctioning activities

- Effective clear communication skills are essential both written and verbal

- Analytical mind with strong attention to detail and meticulous approach to testing and documentation. (ideally a qualification in this area)

- Ability to think independently, escalate appropriately and to challenge things that appear wrong or don’t work during the testing

- Escalate issues or road blocks to line management and be a key contributor to any important decision making.

- Excellent written skills (English) including solid experience writing project documentation such as Business Requirements (BRD) and Functional Specifications (FS).

- Excellent verbal skills (English) for coveying potentially technical concepts into understandable conversation with project stakeholders/sponsor.

- A flexible attitude and team player