Our client is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, investment management and wealth management services.
About the Role:
The Risk Control, Stress Testing and Capital function within Firm Risk Management is looking for a Risk Capital Vice President to join the team, based in Frankfurt, Germany.
- Central role in capital requirements reporting and supporting regulatory developments, capital methodology, assessment, forecasting, and impact analysis.
- Focus on market and CVA risk across EMEA legal entities under ECB and PRA regimes.
- Additional responsibilities for the Risk Capital framework in EU-based legal entities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Stakeholder Engagement:
- Provide insightful commentary on capital requirements to key internal and external stakeholders.
- Represent the Risk Capital function in regulatory interactions, preparing materials and participating in meetings.
- Engage effectively with senior management and risk committees, presenting complex information clearly.
- Support business initiatives by analysing the regulatory capital impact of large transactions and new products.
- Understanding and Developing Models and Frameworks:
- Maintain and develop the framework for own funds requirements calculations and reporting.
- Own the Risk Capital framework, including process and control framework, procedures, and outsourcing.
- Contribute to large regulatory projects, including internal model permission applications and CRR3 implementation.
- Participate in ICAAP and other capital planning exercises.
- Support compliance self-assessment and development of internal policies.
Skills Required:
- Strong organizational skills, ability to multitask and work under pressure.
- Confidence to challenge and influence others.
- Strong communication skills, ability to engage with stakeholders and senior management.
- Ability to work in a small team and collaborate with a wide network.
- Fluency in English; German is an advantage.
