Hi,
Looking for Financial Risk Management Business Analyst roles – Lewisville, TX
No OPT, No GC
Skills and Areas of Focus:
- Liquidity Risk:
- Managing and analyzing liquidity positions to ensure that the financial institution can meet its obligations without incurring unacceptable losses.
- Assessing cash flow management, short-term funding, and liquidity gaps.
- Implementing strategies to minimize liquidity risk (e.g., liquidity buffers, stress testing).
- Treasury Management:
- Overseeing cash management and optimizing the firm’s balance sheet.
- Managing the organization’s capital structure, funding requirements, and investment strategies.
- Experience with treasury management systems (TMS) and financial instruments like bonds, repos, or swaps could be valuable.
- Financial Risk:
- Assessing various financial risks (credit risk, market risk, operational risk) that can impact the institution’s bottom line.
- Developing risk models and methodologies for evaluating the impact of different risk factors.
- Risk mitigation strategies through hedging, diversification, or other financial tools.
- Regulatory Reporting:
- Ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks such as Basel III, Solvency II, or Dodd-Frank Act.
- Creating reports for regulators (e.g., capital adequacy, liquidity ratios, stress tests).
- Familiarity with regulatory reporting standards and systems used in the financial industry.
- Data Analysis & Reporting Tools:
- Ability to interpret large volumes of financial data to assess risk levels.
- Excel, SQL, and financial software might be crucial for handling data.
- Experience with tools like Power BI or Tableau to present risk data effectively.
Possible Responsibilities:
- Analyze liquidity risk and propose actionable insights to improve financial stability.
- Support the treasury department by providing insights and recommendations for managing cash flows, funding, and investment decisions.
- Collaborate with risk managers to assess and mitigate financial risks (e.g., credit, market, operational).
- Ensure that the firm’s financial risk models align with current regulatory requirements and reporting guidelines.
- Create and manage regular regulatory risk reporting processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Key Skills or Certifications That Could Help:
- Risk Management Certifications:
- FRM (Financial Risk Manager) or PRM (Professional Risk Manager) can be a strong addition.
- CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) could be valuable for analyzing financial risks and reporting.
- Experience with Financial Systems and Tools:
- Familiarity with treasury management systems (TMS), risk management platforms, and regulatory reporting tools.
- Advanced Excel Skills:
- Experience with data analysis, financial modeling, and automation (e.g., macros).
Key Qualities for Success:
- Strong attention to detail in risk analysis and regulatory compliance.
- Ability to collaborate across departments (Treasury, Risk Management, Regulatory Reporting) to ensure cohesive strategies.
- An analytical mindset with the ability to interpret complex financial data and identify risk trends.
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