Market Risk Analyst Job Vacancy at Centenary Bank

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Keenly analyse Bank’s market position and running figures through modelling techniques to find value at risk (VAR) measurements as per the risk management framework
• Analyse Bank’s market position in terms of performance in relation to competition, conduct comparative analysis of market performance and anticipate new emerging risks, forecast and monitor market trends
• Analyse the effect of changes in forex rates, interest rates on Bank’s financial position and advise the Bank on remedial measures.
• Carry out stress testing on interest and forex rates to determine stress levels for which assets and liabilities may be exposed to and develop instruments/tools used to quantify potential risk exposures.
• Regularly monitor the liquidity position, foreign currency exposure and interest rate changes to ensure that market risk arising is managed.
• Assess the appropriateness of pricing and valuation models within the context of the business.
• Make risk assessments in the development of new products, review of old products and in trading strategies to ensure that identified risks are managed.
• The incumbent will also develop templates used to analyse and assess performance of Bank’s products and participate in the products steering committee meetings.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience: 

• The ideal candidate for the Centenary Bank Market Risk Analyst career placement should hold a first degree in business related field preferably with a background in Mathematics at advanced level and a certificate in financial analytics or risk management
• At least three years’ experience working in Risk, Operations, Credit, Finance or treasury department in a financial institution, with exposure in Risk management responsibilities and good knowledge of Bank products.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills

How to Apply:

All candidates who desire to join Centenary Bank should send their applications by following the instructions below; downloading an application form for employment, download here, filling it and enclosing an application letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV) with three professional referees and copies of academic testimonials/certificates and send the application to:

General Manager Human Resources, Centenary Bank, P.O. Box 1892 — Kampala, Uganda.

Note: While we thank all applicants for your interest. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Deadline: 1st July 2016