Quantitative Analysis - Market Risk - Manager OR Associate Director

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7 months ago

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About the role

We are seeking an experienced Associate Director to join our Market Risk advisory practice, focused on delivering innovative quantitative solutions to clients. In this role, you will leverage your deep quantitative expertise to advise clients on risk measurement, modelling, and regulatory compliance, contributing directly to their strategic decision-making progress.

Responsibilities

Lead small and large multidisciplinary engagements and manage client relationships, provide advanced quantitative analysis and modelling to address complex market risk challenges

Develop, validate, and implement quantitative risk models (including cVaR, CCR and xVA)

Provide thought leadership in quantitative methodologies, regulatory requirements (e.g. Basel III/IV, FRTB), derivatives pricing techniques, and industry best practices

Lead project teams, mentor and supervise junior team members, and ensure high-quality delivery

Support business development initiatives, including identifying new opportunities and developing proposals

What are we looking for?

Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant experience in quantitative modelling, market risk management, derivatives pricing, or risk advisory within financial services

Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: derivatives pricing, stochastic modelling techniques, statistical methods including AI/ML, and programming (e.g. Python, R, C++)

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex quantitative concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders

What we offer?

A dynamic, collaborative, inclusive work environment

Opportunities to work with leading global financial institutions on challenging and impactful projects

Continuous professional development with tailored training and mentorship

About Forvis Mazars

Forvis Mazars is a leading global professional services network. The network operates under a single brand worldwide, with just two members: Forvis Mazars LLP in the United States and Forvis Mazars Group SC, an internationally integrated partnership operating in over 100 countries and territories.

Both member firms share a commitment to providing an unmatched client experience, delivering audit & assurance, tax and advisory services around the world. Together, our strategic vision strives to move our clients, people, industry and communities forward.  Through our reach and areas of expertise, we help organisations respond to emerging sustainability issues in the global marketplace including human rights, climate change, environmental impacts and culture.

We are one diverse, multicultural, multi-generational team with a huge sense of connection and belonging. This is a place where you can take ownership of your career, get involved, believe in yourself and put your ideas into action.

At Forvis Mazars, we empower our people and celebrate individuality. We thrive on teamwork and are agile. We have bold foresight and give people the freedom to make a personal contribution to our shared purpose. We support one another to deliver quality, create change and have a deeper understanding, to help make an impact so that everyone can reach their full potential.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Forvis Mazars; we want to ensure everyone, whether in the recruitment process or beyond is fully supported to be their unique self. To read more about our approach .

Our aim is to make the recruitment process as accessible and inclusive as possible - please contact us to discuss any changes you may require so we can work with you to support you throughout your application.

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