Are you ready to take the helm and drive the evolution of Zanders' Traded Risk Management services to new heights?

Do you have a passion for mentoring a team of ambitious and highly skilled consultants, empowering them to deliver cutting-edge quantitative solutions to top-tier financial institutions?

At Zanders, our unwavering commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship fuels our ability to consistently deliver top-notch consulting services that not only meet but exceed expectations. We pride ourselves on assembling dynamic teams comprised of the sharpest minds within our niche market. Our firm belief is that the growth of our business is not just sustainable but flourishing when our employees are not only passionate about their work but also enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance.

If this resonates with your professional aspirations, consider taking a pivotal role as Director in Traded Risk Management and join us in shaping the future of our industry.

Your role

As a Zanders Director in Trading Book Risk, you’ll be part of our global Financial Institutions management team. Based in London, your key responsibility will be to set the department’s strategic decisions and business planning to support our commercial growth and expand the portfolio of our clients. You will also be responsible for the successful delivery of existing traded risk projects and managing a group of ambitious consultants by enabling them to grow and expand their technical and soft skills.

On project, you’ll work with a selection of our highly skilled international group of 100+ Financial Institutions consultants, to deliver complex quantitative projects relating to traded risk management. These will cover the design, development, implementation, testing and validation of models across the trading book spectrum, including market risk, counterparty credit risk, XVA, margin models and derivatives pricing.

Freedom, fun, teamwork and growth mindset are key to how we work. We are passionate about what we do and strive to be the best.

What you will do

The position offers the opportunity to showcase your commercial and business development expertise whilst keeping abreast on the latest analytical and computational developments, all within a dynamic and Agile working environment:

• Identify and develop commercial initiatives within Trading Risk along with executing appropriate outreach strategy across existing and new clients;
• Expand Zanders’ pool of clients within the Trading Risk domain by leveraging your existing network, promoting networking opportunities and building effective relationships in the industry;
• Liaise with peers to support cross-functional propositions and help shaping the future direction by leveraging opportunities from emerging market developments
• Lead a team of talented and ambitious individuals to support their personal development and fulfilling their potential;
• Act as the senior point of contact for Trading Risk Clients to ensure their expectations are fully met and we deliver on our ambition to achieve Clients’ advocacy.

How To Succeed

To thrive in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and attributes:

• 12+ years of experience in traded risk analytics, including within a consultancy, with a proven track record leading teams and complex projects;
• Entrepreneurial, innovative, strategic thinker, with a natural desire to build relationships and support our business development activities. Ideally you are able to leverage a personal network of traded risk management specialists at financial institutions in the UK;
• Fluency in spoken and written English, strong communication skills, along with a growth mindset are critical to succeed in this role;
• Extensive knowledge of the latest industry development and related regulations pertaining traded risk topics such as market risk, counterparty credit risk, XVA, margin models and derivatives pricing;
• Strong understanding of risk modelling, with experience either developing or validating quantitative risk models;
• Education in a quantitative field (MSc or PhD would be advantageous), preferably (financial) economics, quantitative finance, mathematics, physics or computer science.

What We Offer

• Collaboration with global clients in solving complex financial challenges;
• A hybrid work environment, that promotes a healthy work-life balance;
• Secure your future with a pension scheme;
• Participation in the Zanders bonus scheme;
• A laptop and an iPhone;
• An entrepreneurial culture that values personal development, with ample room for initiatives;
• Opportunities for rapid professional growth;
• A truly collegial environment with enthusiastic and helpful colleagues, fostering career excellence in Risk, Treasury or Technology;
• An international and fun working environment, cultural night events, annual Zanders's trip to a (surprise) location in Europe and many more exciting experiences to come!

About Us: Progress your career with Zanders.

We are a global financial consulting firm focused on Treasury, Risk and Technology. From our HQ in the Netherlands, we have been expanding our presence in Europe, UK, USA, and Asia. For 30 years we have been providing innovative solutions embracing the latest technological advancements to multinational corporations, financial institutions, public sector entities and NGOs. We go beyond conventional boundaries, delving into new market segments to uncover untapped opportunities. As pioneers in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and practices, we support our clients to achieve their ESG goals.

At Zanders we invest in our people for an inclusive atmosphere, where freedom, fun, and collaboration are pivotal and set us apart, defining our success. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are essential to establish a strong and sustainable business, fostering a culture that values and respects diversity in all forms. Zanders is not just a workplace – it is a supportive community.

We invite those who share our passion for collaboration, growth, and positive impact to join us on this journey. If you're in search of a workplace which nurtures personal and professional development, Zanders is the perfect fit for you.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of consultancy, making a meaningful impact in the world of Treasury, Risk, and Technology!

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