Market Risk Production Associate/ VP, Corporate & Investment Banking at Santander Holdings USA Inc

Market Risk Production Associate/ VP, Corporate & Investment Banking

Country: United States of America

Seeking a highly detail-oriented Market Risk Associate/ VP to join our team at Santander US Capital Markets

The ideal candidate shall be proficient in Python or Java, and possess around 5-10 years of experience in Market Risk, Trading, or Financial Market Technology

This role involves close collaboration with the other risk teams, IT, and primarily focuses on Market Risk production 

Responsibilities

Daily operation on Market Risk data production

• Provide day-to-day production support for the risk management system (PolyPaths preferred, but similar systems are welcome), ensuring the smooth operation and timely resolution of any issues
• Collaborate with IT and other support teams to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues.

Troubleshooting

• Monitor risk systems and processes to identify potential issues before they impact business, management, and other internal clients.

Project and change management

• New product risk data development and testing
• Risk system update testing/ backtesting
• Collaborate with project team, product management, and collaborators on assigned aspects of the project

Automation and Process Improvement:

• Utilize Python scripting (or similar languages) to automate routine tasks and improve the efficiency of the risk monitoring process

Skills

• Strong troubleshooting skills
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Strong communication skill
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or similar quantitative discipline
• 5-10 years of experience in IT, Technology, or Application development and support. Work experience from banks or similar financial institutions are welcome but not required
• Experience in software development, production cycle, software development methodology such as Agile or SDLC
• Expert on Python/Java/ SQL (Python preferable) 
• Preferred but not mandatory with experience on PolyPaths, Intex, Yieldbook, and Bloomberg API
• Knowledge or experience on GIT
• Knowledge of market data sources and trading systems.
• Interest in building financial application and risk systems

Diversity & EEO Statements: At Santander, we value and respect differences in our workforce and strive to increase the diversity of our teams. We actively encourage everyone to apply.

Santander is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Working Conditions: Frequent Minimal physical effort such as sitting, standing and walking. Occasional moving and lifting equipment and furniture is required to support onsite and offsite meeting setup and teardown. Physically capable of lifting up to fifty pounds, able to bend, kneel, climb ladders.

Employer Rights: Employer Rights: This job description does not list all of the job duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You may be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment and either you or the employer may terminate at any time for any reason.

$116,250.00 USD$200,000.00 USD

Primary Location: New York, NY, Madison Ave Corp

Other Locations: New York-New York

Organization: Santander US Capital Markets LLC