About our client Our client is a leading investment group with operations across the Middle East, Africa and Europe with headquarters in Doha, Qatar. Its three business lines are investment banking, asset management, and principal investments which focus on real estate, credit, and equity investments. What the job involves Reporting to the Chief Risk Officer, the individual will play a lead role in market risk policies and reporting. Specific objectives include:
Conduct risk reviews and assessment of trading activity
Monitor and ensure actions are being taken in accordance with Investment Committee, and Board recommendation
Perform independent analysis on trade orders and execution
Assess products presented to IC and provide appropriate challenge to the Treasury Manager
Review and assess the hedging policies in place
Liaise closely with the treasury department to collect relevant information and data
Assist the Portfolio and Risk Manager in the day-to-day monitoring of the portfolio.
Who we are looking for
The individual should demonstrate strong strong analytical skills
Excellent technical knowledge of treasury, market risk and hedging products
Be organized with close attention to detail
Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, BBG, and Thomson Reuters
A Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or other related field/advanced degree, CFA or other professional market qualification is an added advantage
Relevant experience in analysing policies within a financial institution
