AVP - RWA Calculations - BFS

- The Basel Measurement & Analytics group within Capital Management is responsible for calculating, analyzing and reporting firmwide RWA for market risk, credit risk and retail risk stripes. 

- The RWA measures feed into various corporate functions to quantify and determine regulatory capital requirements and support external regulatory filings and disclosures. Capital Management - BM&A is responsible to develop and manage the Basel infrastructure and ensure calculations are in compliance with internal capital policy and guidance. 

- In addition, RCMO BM&A supports ancillary activities to perform impact analysis on methodology changes driven by new rule proposal; support RWA component of CCAR, resolution & recovery, Pillar 2 ICAAP and Pillar 3 Disclosure; and quantitative impact studies (QIS) for regulatory agencies.

- The position interfaces with LOB Product controllers, technology and other Capital Management functions to support the implementation and computation of risk-weighted assets (RWA). The candidate will be responsible for supporting the RWA productions process, analyzing quarter-over-quarter changes in RWA, working with the businesses and other relevant teams to determine variance drivers such as portfolio changes, model changes and policy updates. The candidate will manage the data adjustment process and be owner of data issue identification, tracking and resolution.

Specific responsibilities include:

Calculate, analyze, and report various components of RWA Codinating with technology and line of business finance partners to complete the quarter end processes

- Support efforts to enhance internal and internal reporting processes from both a sustainability and content perspective

- Assist with preparation of presentation materials and scorecards for various forums across risk, finance and technology.Assist in identifying, tracking, and resolving data quality issues; Work towards streamlining and improving processes

Qualifications : 

- 8-10 years of relevant experience, background in financial institution

- Additional Qualification preferred (CPA/CFA/FRM/ACA)

- Working knowledge of banking products and/or Basel rules would be a bonus

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with focus on controls

- Ability to multi-task and work under pressure, both independently and as a team player

- Good interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional groups

- Good oral and written communication skills

- Proficiency in MS Office product suite (Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint) required.

Skills : 

- Must have excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills

- Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work effectively with colleagues at various levels of the organization

- Self-motivated team player. Must possess the ability to research and resolve issues independently while working across teams to acquire needed information

- Excellent organization and control focus

- Superior attention to detail and process-orientation

- Ability to synthesize and analyze large amounts of data to ascertain key facts and trends.Lead and influence without having positional authority Ability to develop strong client relationships and gain consensus on key decisions.