An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Portfolio Strategy Analyst to be part of the developing, newly formed Active Portfolio Management Unit (APMU) within the Corporate Banking Division; reporting into Head of Active Portfolio Strategy- For further details, please see full job description or contact kirsten-mcleodrbs-co-uk
Job Description
The Royal Bank of Scotland Group has an international presence in banking and the pride we take in pursuing excellence and innovation is matched by the dedication we show to our employees and their development- Our Corporate Banking Division is one of the largest providers of banking and investments to SME, commercial and corporate customers in the UK- The Active Portfolio Management Unit (APMU) has been established to support the Corporate Banking Division (CBD) in meeting its strategic aim to rebalance its portfolio risk- The APMU splits into two areas - Portfolio Analytics and Portfolio Strategy- An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Portfolio Strategy Analyst to be part of the developing, newly formed Active Portfolio Management Unit (APMU) within the Corporate Banking Division; reporting into Head of Active Portfolio Strategy- This role supports the aims of APMU through developing, implementing and communication frameworks to understand, optimise and monitor the division's asset portfolio-
Responsibilities
Main responsibilities include: - Conduct background research on market best practice, academic literature, and stakeholder requirements, in order to support the design of solutions to identified issues
- Work with analytics team in designing analytical approaches that meet the needs of the division
- Work with Group Risk in order to influence Group-level frameworks and develop divisional solutions that are consistent with the overall approach
- Create operational plans, including obtaining agreement on deliverables and timing from stakeholders and contributors
- Build close and constructive relationships with subject matter experts and senior managers in business lines, risk management, finance, treasury and related areas throughout the Group
- Contribute to team development, including sharing expertise and supporting new joiners, peers, graduates and interns
The Individual
You will be an experienced quantitative portfolio analyst with qualifications in quantitative or finance subject such as Mathematics, statistics, physics, finance or econometrics- Prior experience in development and implementation of analytical risk measurement tools (preferably portfolio level credit risk models) within a banking, financial markets or consulting environment is essential- You must have an understanding of credit risk and portfolio management, including risk appetite setting, credit policy, concentration risk analysis, capital allocation frameworks, Basel II and pricing frameworks-
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With us, hard work adds up to more- Our rewards include a generous salary, the opportunity to participate in bonus schemes and discounted Group products- Plus we offer a 25% benefit funding that gives you the option of choosing your own mix of cash and benefits--- All of which creates a truly flexible benefits package that fits your changing needs and lifestyle- Closing Date 23/12/2009 Portfolio Strategy Analyst
Salary: Competitive with generous benefits package
Location: London If you are having any technical difficulties applying online, please contact us on 0207 786 5307 quoting Ref: 000015622 Please note as part of our referencing process credit checks will be undertaken-
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