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MUFG has a global network spanning 50+ markets, with over 2,000 offices worldwide, and over 360 years of history. We offer services across commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing, providing stability and expertise in a dynamic financial landscape.

Main Purpose and Accountability of the Role

Market Risk Manager for Equities and Treasury in MUS EMEA has responsibility for Market Risk Management, mainly for Equity business and Treasury business on MUS EMEA.

Roles, Scope and Reporting Structure

Market Risk Manager for Equities and Treasury in MUS EMEA receives authority from and reports to the senior Market Risk Manager for Equities and Treasury.

Key Responsibilities

The role holder supports the senior Market Risk managers and indirectly supports the Head of MRM, EMEA accountabilities and specifically is responsible for the following: 

• Provide challenge to first line functions as a part of second line control function.
• Develop and maintain the Market Risk control framework including but not limited to:
  • Setup and maintenance of the appropriate limits structures
  • Development and enhancement of market risk measures
  • Continuous improvement of reporting infrastructure
• Provide proactive input into Management Information to facilitate better business decisions and resource allocation
• Provide input where necessary into decision making for bespoke significant transactions and underwriting process with participation in relevant fora.
• Maintain oversight over the quality of risk information in reports produced by the reporting team.
• Ensure appropriate engagement of Market Risk in relevant compliance/control processes and initiatives (e.g. Volcker, Operational Risk, Internal Audits etc.)
• Escalate risks and control issues to relevant stakeholders

Experience Required:

• Strong track record of experience within Market Risk or Market Risk Reporting within an investment bank, securities firm or similar capital markets environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of VaR, stress testing, sensitivities and Market Risk measures.
• Experience performing hands-on daily Market Risk analysis, reporting and control activities.
• Ability to investigate and explain changes in risk exposures and reporting outputs.
• Experience working with trading books and understanding how positions translate into Market Risk.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced BAU environment and taking ownership of detailed operational tasks.
• Strong communication skills with the confidence to engage with Risk, Front Office and senior stakeholders.

This temporary assignment will be working at MUFG, and may involve working at an MUFG site, you will however be contracted through Magnit Global, a UK registered employment business with the company registration number 05537535.

MUFG is committed to diversity and inclusion, valuing all employees and opposing discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion, or any other protected characteristic. Recruitment decisions are made fairly, focusing on the right skills for the role. This temporary assignment will be working at MUFG, and may involve working at an MUFG site, you will however be contracted through Magnit Global, a UK registered employment business with the company registration number 05537535.

Magnit Global is a leading, global professional services and technology company. We have been a leader in contingent workforce management since 1991 and work with leading Fortune 500 companies and other large organizations across numerous verticals including consumer electronics, research and development, pharmaceuticals, health services, and many more. To do our best work we need different viewpoints. Therefore, we celebrate diversity and embrace inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, we are dedicated to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We strive to ensure that we maintain a positive and enriching work environment for all.