Responsibilities
-Purchasing insurance.
-Analysing a bank’s market position and running figures through complex modelling techniques to find value at risk (VAR) measurements;
-conducting research to assess the severity of risk;
-managing resources wisely;
-considering proposed business decisions;
-protecting the organisation’s assets and public image;
-carrying out quantitative analysis;
-using financial packages and software, including portfolio management software;
-making recommendations to reduce/control risk, which may involve an insurance strategy;
-reviewing legal documents;
-studying government legislation, which may affect a company, and advising on compliance;
-developing contingency plans to deal with emergencies.
-conducting statistical analysis to evaluate risk and using statistical software such as SPSS and SAS;
-presenting ideas via reports and presentations, outlining findings and making recommendations for improvements;
-working with traders to calculate the risk associated with specific transactions;
-liaising with underwriters and insurers;
-forecasting and monitoring market trends;
Skills/requirements
-strong numeracy, analytical and strategy skills
-good research skills
-planning and organisational skills and problem-solving ability
-IT competence and computer literacy
-negotiation skills
-written and oral communication skills
-the ability to explain complex issues and present technical information clearly
-commercial awareness
-the capacity to work independently and cope with pressure and responsibility
-a professional approach to work, integrity and respect for ethics
-the confidence to relate to a range of people and to challenge people when necessary.
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