Function: Financial Risk Management (FRM)

OVERVIEW :

KPMG is a global network of independent member firms offering audit, tax and advisory services. The firms work closely with clients, helping them to mitigate risks and grasp opportunities.

Member firms' clients include business corporations, governments and public sector agencies and not-for-profit organizations. They look to KPMG for a consistent standard of service based on high order professional capabilities, industry insight and local knowledge.

KPMG member firms can be found in 152 countries. Collectively they employ more than 189,000 people across a range of disciplines.

Sustaining and enhancing the quality of this professional workforce is KPMG's primary objective. Wherever our firms operate, we want them to be no less than the professional employers of choice.

KPMG was established in India in September 1993, and has rapidly built a significant competitive presence in the country. The firm operates from its offices in Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gurugram, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Noida, Pune and Vadodara, and offers its clients a full range of services, including financial and business advisory, tax and regulatory, and risk advisory services.

In India, KPMG has a client base of over 2700 companies. The firm's global approach to service delivery helps provide value-added services to clients. The firm serves leading information technology companies and has a strong presence in the financial services sector in India while serving a number of market leaders in other industry segments.

Our differentiation is derived from a rapid performance-based, industry-tailored and technology-enabled business advisory services delivered by some of the leading talented professionals in the country. KPMG professionals are grouped by industry focus and our clients are able to deal with industry professionals who speak their language. Our internal information technology and knowledge management systems enable the delivery of informed and timely business advice to clients.

KPMG's global Financial Risk Management (FRM) practice was founded in 1998. Today, it is a market leader supported by 2,100 risk professionals in 51 countries. FRM practice in India is an integral part of a global practice helping clients to identify their exposures, develop a risk management strategy that maximizes competitive advantage and business performance, and apply a comprehensive risk management discipline, supported by leading tools and experienced, specialist resources.

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES :

- Seniors are typically project team members who will be involved in working for any one of the following areas

- Treasury middle office or front office (preferably in a bank or corporate treasury) - The candidate should have sound understanding of policies, procedures and regulatory reporting requirements

- Credit policy & processes, credit scoring, credit risk modeling

- Commodity risk management - A sound understanding of policies, procedures and regulatory reporting requirements in commodity areas

- Seniors may play the role of team leader on some engagements with 1-3 team members reporting to them for the project. In such cases seniors shall have responsibility of reviewing the work done (Deliverables) by the team members

- Interact with the client representatives for the ongoing requirements of the project

- Consistently deliver quality client services and take charge of the project area assigned to him/her

- Monitor progress as per the goals on personal and professional areas, manage risk and verify key stakeholders are kept informed about progress and expected outcomes

- Demonstrate in-depth technical capabilities and professional knowledge. Demonstrate ability to assimilate to new knowledge

- Possess good business acumen. Remain current on new developments in advisory services capabilities and industry knowledge

- The job would require travel to client locations anywhere within India and abroad

THE INDIVIDUAL :

- Good understanding of treasury or credit products

- Exposure to treasury/credit risk IT systems will be preferred (e.g. SAS, SPSS, Murex, Summit, Kondor Plus, Opics, OFSA, IPS Sendero, Sungard Adaptive, Calypso, Algo, Reveleus etc.)

- Sound working knowledge of Basel II Accord and related areas for credit and market risks

- Direct exposure to hedging in a corporate treasury environment would be a plus

- Sound understanding of financial modeling and econometrics will be preferred

- Should have prior experience in risk related areas, viz., credit, market/treasury, operational, commodity risks

- Should have strong communication skills with client facing experience

- Strong analytical and problem solving skills. Possess strong data analytics skills and knowledge of advanced data analytical tools will be an advantage

- Have the ability to work under pressure - stringent deadlines and tough client conditions which may demand extended working hours. Ability to work well in teams

QUALIFICATION :

- Postgraduates with 1-4 years of experience in banks, rating Agencies, consulting firms, corporate treasury, analytical software companies

- People with CFA/ FRM degrees will be preferred

- Knowledge of risk management system (SAS, Oracle, SPSS etc) and language (R, Python, Java, C++ etc) will carry additional weightages

SELECTION PROCESS :

- Candidates should expect minimum 3 rounds of personal or telephonic interviews to assess fitment and communication skills

COMPENSATION :

- Compensation is competitive with industry standards

- Details of the compensation breakup will be shared with short-listed candidates only

PEOPLE BENEFITS :

- Continuous learning program

- Driving a culture of recognition through - ENCORE- our quarterly rewards and recognition program

- Comprehensive medical insurance coverage for staff and family

- Expansive general and accidental coverage for staff

- Executive Health checkup (Manager & above, and for staff above the age of 30)

- Les Concierge desk

- Internal & Global mobility

- Various other people friendly initiatives

- Strong commitment to our Values such as CSR initiatives

The opportunity is now! If you are interested in being part of a dynamic team, serving clients and reaching your full potential - KPMG Advisory Services is for you!

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