Risk Analyst Run/ RepoClear First Line Risk, LCH – RepoClear SA.

Role Profile

This role will work within the First Line Risk of the RepoClear and CaLM business line within the Run stream. This varied role touches on risk management, quantitative model, daily margin call processes and default management, creating ad hoc deep dive analysis for risk management purposes, supporting definition and execution of margin model evolution, BAU run of the business as required, change delivery and regulatory tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Risk Management

• Monitor the financial risk exposures; ensure that regular reports are produced to identify exceptional positions and escalate to the Head of RepoClear & CaLM Risk – SA in such situation
• Involvement in the implementation of “best practices” risk management, with regular reviews of processes and procedures, and that risk management practices remain within policy
• Ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of data sources
• Involve in policies and procedures implementation and review
• Take part in the margin explanation process in contact with the CCP members
• Ensure that daily operational tasks are completed within the scope of defined risk management policies
• Ensure that permanent and operational controls are performed accurately and are reviewed regularly

Margin Model

• Ensure that the Margin framework is correctly implemented
• Propose risk parameters modifications to the Head of RepoClear & CaLM Risk – SA when monitoring indicators reach alert thresholds
• Take part in the production of papers to be presented to Risk governance and other Committees to support risk framework evolution

Default Management

• Produce, analyse and control the reports needed to manage the Default process
• Involvement in the liquidation process from analysis of the defaulting member’s position, to liquidation execution.

Involvement in risk change projects, specifications and tests

• Take part in the projects sponsored by or having an impact on the RepoClear & CaLM Risk team
• Produce development requirements and take part in the testing of the deliveries

Experience required to successfully perform the role:

• Knowledge of financial market and repo landscape, trade lifecycle, regulatory demands and market settlement infrastructure, preferably with a good understanding of the role of the clearing environment, regulatory pressures and the future direction of clearing
• Comprehensive knowledge of financial services’ industry rules and regulations and an understanding of what best practice means in running operations and broader infrastructure teams
• Proven record of ability to handle analytical computer science and mathematical problematics
• Strong team ethic and proven ability to work collaboratively across team and department boundaries
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal) with ability to work effectively with all organisational levels
• Experience of presenting to and interacting with senior audiences
• Strong academic background with a minimum of 1 year professional experience

Personal attributes:

• Enthusiastic individual with high focus on delivery, “can do” mindset
• Innovative, self-motivated person who delivers high quality work consistently with minimal guidance and a positive work attitude
• Solve complex problems and bring new perspectives to existing solutions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, good attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with all stakeholders.
• Strong sensitivity to operational risk

Diversity & Inclusion

People are at the heart of what we do and drive the success of our business. Our colleagues thrive personally and professionally through our shared values of Integrity, Partnership, Innovation and Excellence are at the core of our culture. We embrace diversity and actively seek to attract people with unique backgrounds and perspectives. We are always looking at ways to become more agile so we meet the needs of our teams and customers. We believe that an inclusive collaborative workplace is pivotal to our success and supports the potential and growth of all colleagues at LSEG.

About LCH

LCH is a leading multi-asset class and multi-national clearing house, serving major exchanges and trading platforms as well as a range of OTC markets.

LCH’s world-class risk management framework provides exceptional levels of protection to international markets, as has been proven through the management of past defaults. As demand for robust clearing services continues to grow, LCH is committed to achieving the highest standards of risk management across all asset classes cleared.

LCH is majority owned by London Stock Exchange Group (LSE.L), a diversified international exchange group that sits at the heart of the world’s financial community. 

About Us

London Stock Exchange Group (LSE.L) is a diversified international market infrastructure and capital markets business sitting at the heart of the world’s financial community. The Group can trace its history back to 1698.

The Group operates a broad range of international equity, bond and derivatives markets, including London Stock Exchange and Turquoise, a pan-European equities MTF. It is also home to one of the world’s leading growth markets for SMEs, AIM. Through its platforms, the Group offers international business and investors unrivalled access to Europe’s capital markets.

The Group is a global leader in indexing and analytic solutions. FTSE Russell offers thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets around the world. The Group also provides customers with an extensive range of real time and reference data products, including SEDOL, UnaVista, and RNS.

London Stock Exchange Group is a leading developer of high performance trading platforms and capital markets software for customers around the world. In addition to the Group’s own markets, over 35 other organisations and exchanges use the Group’s MillenniumIT trading, surveillance and post trade technology.

Headquartered in London, with significant operations in North America, Italy, France and Sri Lanka, the Group employs approximately 4,700 people.

Values & Behaviours

Integrity: My word is my bond. Integrity underpins all that we do – from unshakable commitment to building and supporting global markets based on transparency and trust, to every transaction across our business with each and every stakeholder. We are a source of enduring confidence in the financial system, so when we say that our work is our bond – we mean it.

Partnership: We collaborate to succeed. We pride ourselves on working together as proactive partners, building positive relationships with our colleagues, customers, investors, regulators, governments and shareholders – for our mutual success and the benefit of all.

Innovation: We nurture new ideas. We are ambitious and forward-looking – a pioneering Group of market innovators, driven by fresh thinking that has kept us ahead of change. We prudently and proactively invest to make sure that out markets and services constantly moving forward, developing and evolving with advances in technology.

Excellence: We are committed to quality. We have a fundamental commitment to developing talented teams who deliver to the highest standards in all that we do. By collaborating together, we will sustain industry-leading levels of excellence, setting the benchmarks that inspire ever better performance.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce. You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas and are committed to sustainability across our global business. You will experience the critical role we have in helping to re-engineer the financial ecosystem to support and drive sustainable economic growth. Together, we are aiming to achieve this growth by accelerating the just transition to net zero, enabling growth of the green economy and creating inclusive economic opportunity.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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