Financial Risk Manager

CMC Markets requires a suitably skilled Financial Risk Manager with relevant Futures & Options experience, who will be mandated with ensuring aspects of the Group’s financial risks are correctly captured, reported and scrutinised in a timely and efficient manner.

This is a newly created role in Risk team with a focus on the Futures & Options (Exchange Traded and OTC) product, assisting in setting the reporting and continued ongoing monitoring. The role will cover both financial and liquidity risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• The Financial Risk Manager will develop, monitor and report various risk metrics ensuring breaches are appropriately reported or signed off.
• Daily interrogation, interpretation and reporting of stress testing.
• Drive the development of existing reporting of market, credit counterparty, and liquidity risk.
• Promote and raise awareness of FRM such that all stakeholders are aware of their responsibilities and obligations with respect to FRM.
• The Financial Risk Manager will input into the development and the process of the Group’s ICARA review.
• Produce monthly board level management information on the Financial Risks within the Group
• Represent Financial Risk in Group projects and be responsible for the team delivery objectives.
• The Financial Risk Manager will understand all existing and new products offered by CMC Markets, with particular reference to how they are captured and reported by the Financial Risk Management team.
• Maintain personal/professional development to meet the changing demands of the role, including all relevant regulatory and legislative training.
• When dealing with all customers, clients or colleagues ensure that we provide a clear, fair and consistent high-quality service that presents a professional and positive image of CMC Markets
• Take all reasonable steps to ensure appropriate confidentiality.
• Undertake such other duties, training and/or hours of work as may be reasonably required, and which are consistent with the general level of responsibility of this role.

Key Skills and Experience:

• Prior experience in exchange traded and OTC derivatives (futures and options).
• Degree in Finance, Economics, or related.
• Highly numerical, with strong attention to detail, and a curious and inquisitive approach.
• Organized, and able to manage time efficiently to ensure that operational duties are completed on time.
• Strong Excel skills required - Excel VBA preferable.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize accordingly.

CMC Markets is powered by our people. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, where our people feel confident to be themselves, feel valued and are able to do their best work. We don’t just value differences and unique perspectives, we seek them out and we invite them in, because we know it will lead to better outcomes for everyone.