EY FSO - Consulting BC Market Risk FRM Senior Associate Hong Kong 

China, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island 

367818143

FSO - Consulting - Business Consulting - Market Risk (FRM) - Senior Associate - Hong Kong

Your key responsibilities

• Assist Assurance team or client for financial instrument valuation (derivatives, securities or cross asset class structures), model validation review, risk model review and any risk related advisory projects
• Demonstrate strong technical capabilities, professional knowledge, and ability to quickly assimilate new knowledge. Stay abreast of new developments in valuation and risk management methodology, current market practices in risk-finance alignment and theirs corresponding regulatory requirements
• Consistently deliver quality client services. Monitor project progress, manage risk and ensure key stakeholders are kept informed
• Apply project management practices and processes ensuring that the project is consistently following appropriate methodology and tools
• Effectively work in teams with diverse skills and backgrounds, contributing to an innovative and inclusive team-oriented work environment

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong knowledge in financial instruments and market risk
• Strong business sense, analytical thinking, consultation and interpersonal skills with high commitment to delivery excellence
• Good communication verbal/written skills

To qualify for the role you must have

• At least 3 years’ experience within a consulting firm, a bank or other financial institution’s risk management, valuation control, quantitative analytics related business functions, preferable with pricing and modeling experience on financial derivatives, structured notes and complex financial instruments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or other numerical subjects from a reputable institution; an advanced degree and professional certification (e.g. FRM / CFA) will be a bonus
• Fluent in English and Chinese (both written and verbal). Knowledge in Mandarin would be an advantage. Non-Chinese speaker will also be considered based on personal merits

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Previous programming experience in languages such as VBA, Python or MATLAB would be an advantage
• Experiences with vendor software (e.g. Bloomberg, Numerix, Refinitiv) will be a plus
• Ability to positively engage and develop relationships with multiple stakeholders
• Possess the desire and ability to work closely with quantitative and technology professionals on engagements
• Knowledge in hedge accounting under IAS 39/IFRS 9 is a plus

What working at EY offers

• Support, coaching and feedback from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you