Global financial institutions are seeking a head of risk management to lead their American team.
Responsibilities
- Managed and oversaw the delivery of client assignments across the Americas, which may include any aspect of Risk Management for Sponsors, their portfolio companies, and Corporations.
- Manage client deliverables around Interest rates, FX, Commodities, and Inflation.
- Lead and support the Risk Management team in the Americas.
- Build, enhance, and grow a Risk Management team and foundation suitable for aggressive growth; this includes initiatives around delivery technology and business development.
- Deliver business development initiatives with a strong focus on outcomes, disciplines, and adherence to corporate objectives and BD KPIs
- Develop new sources of business through methodical and systematic business development practices, fully utilizing the leverage offered by existing relationships in Europe, the US, and Asia.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Ensure that robust project proposals are offered and delivered according to professional standards to meet agreed objectives.
- Design and implement standardized processes and procedures, tracked via Teamwork, and ensure compliance.
- Develop and advance relationships with clients, prospects, financial sponsors, and conduit partners.
- Work closely with the other consultants to develop strategies, set objectives, policies, and plans, and identify and target potential clients.
Experience
- 10+ Years of experience developing risk management strategies with a focus on FX, and hedging strategies
- Experience with complex derivatives is required; experience in Banking or Consulting is a plus.
- A highly professional approach commensurate with successful presentations to financial sponsors and the senior management of operating companies.
- Ability to understand the financial risks a business faces to define an appropriate risk management strategy.
- Entrepreneurial drive: a strong desire to grow the business and directly impact its success.