Job Description
Our client, a Los Angeles based financial services Company, is hiring for an experienced Assistant Vice President, Risk Analytics to join their Risk and Credit Group. The primary function of this role is to act as a Data Scientist for the Risk Management Department, and a Project Manager/Liaison for all related Risk systems and IT functions. You will need to design SQL queries and relational databases to carry out daily tasks and automate reports for the risk management department.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Build, monitor, distribute risk reports and margin calculations
Design SQL query and relational databases to carry out daily tasks and automate reports
Create and Manage risk dashboards
Perform complex data analysis on account balances and positions across the firm
Manage ad hoc projects as requested by leadership
Be the system administrator and point of contact for various risk systems and tools
Present and explain analysis in a non-technical and accessible manner alongside data visualization
Perform other tasks and duties as required and assigned
Experience and Skills
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited University, preferably in Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
Advanced proficiency in SQL and understanding of data access tools
5+ years' experience in Information Technology, preferably for a financial services firm
5+ years' experience in Data Analytics, Risk Analysis, or related role
Understanding of Equities, Options, and Margin is a plus
Must be detail oriented and maintain data integrity
Creative, solution-oriented mindset with the ability to handle pressure to meet deadlines
Able to work with minimal supervision, taking ownership of work and completing tasks in timely manner, while adapting rapidly to changing work environments, priorities and organizational needs
Ability to identify gaps in existing processes and gain efficiency through automation.
Experience working with multiple teams across different time zones