Intern - Middle Officer

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2020.08.28

Duration: 6 months, starting as February 2020

Role synopsis

Responsible for correct position and pricing reporting
Production of a daily PnL attribution, ability to produce a breakdown and explain key drivers – linear and non-linear portfolios
Production of risk position breakdown and risk decomposition
Manage and monitor the risk profile of the trading business in line with the agreed risk limits
Strong interaction with traders in a challenging and growing environment
Implement new controls: liaise with IT team to improve and enhance processes
Supporting Front Office in new business activities by evaluating risks embedded in new business or complex transactions
Liaise with back office/trade support/accounting/credit teams
Work closely with the trading desk, be able to understand their strategies and to question and challenge them

Skills Required

A University Degree in a relevant discipline – Mathematics, Statistics, Finance, Engineering
Passionate about risk and processes, capable of working with the business lines to embed risk awareness and culture into everyday processes
Interest in translating complex mathematical problems into deliverable solutions
Process improvement mindset
Self-starter, able to work as part of a team as well as independently
Technically competent in setting up / managing ETRM systems and tools
Fluent English, speaking and writing
Advanced Excel skills, VBA, SQL, Python