Professional in Derivatives - Market Risk - Counterparty Credit Risk

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too.

Join our continuously growing team, which employs over 2.500 professionals in Greece, and is listed in Greece's Top Employers, Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women for 2024! Experience great flexibility, under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, and Thessaloniki, while benefiting from personalized learning and career development opportunities. We prioritize diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering an environment where everyone's unique perspectives are valued, that supports you in building an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

We are currently seeking highly motivated people to join our Consulting practice which is a leading provider of risk management services to the banking sector as well as to other industries. Our services include, among others, supporting our clients in market risk, derivatives pricing and counterparty credit risk model development and validation, trading book regulatory requirements and impact assessment as well as overall treasury and market risk management frameworks and controls. You will be part of a team of highly skilled professionals participating in challenging projects for major global investment banks as well as clients in Greece. Working in this creative environment, you will be given the opportunity to take responsibility and build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers. You’ll build the skillsets and growth mindsets to become the leader you want to be. There’s never been a more exciting time to join EY Consulting!

Skills And Attributes For Success

Strong analytical, problem solving and interpersonal skills with an ability to interact with teams at all hierarchical levels. Strong attention to detail with a logical and methodical approach. Excellent business acumen and commercial awareness.

To qualify for the role you must have

• Solid academic background in a quantitative field, including Mathematics, Econometrics, Engineering, Data Science, Economics and Finance. Ph.D. and/or CFA/PRM will be considered an asset.
• Professional experience with focus on one or more of the following:
• Financial instruments/derivatives valuation and risk management.
• Market Risk (model development, validation, monitoring/reporting).
• Counterparty Credit Risk and CVA.
• Financial market data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Solid presentation and writing skills in both English and Greek. Knowledge of additional languages will be considered an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work and communicate effectively across multiple teams and functions.
• Willingness to learn and continuously expand technical and business skills.
• Project management skills.
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Strong coding skills and experience utilizing programming languages such as Python/R/Matlab.
• Knowledge of the Market and Counterparty Credit Risk regulatory landscape.
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative analysis of risk exposures (risk measures, scenario analysis, stress testing).
  
  

What We Look For

Building a better working world is our firm’s broader ambition to become the world’s most trusted, distinctive professional services organization. We need people worthy of trust, who demonstrate enthusiasm, passion to grow fast and are highly motivated to support this purpose. What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to demonstrate enthusiasm, high motivation and passion to develop fast in a multinational working environment. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills and talents as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration package: You’ll be rewarded for your individual and team performance. Depending on your experience, our comprehensive rewards package includes benefits that suit your needs including cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health insurance scheme, life insurance, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
• Flexible working arrangements: We operate under a hybrid working model, which is defined based on both your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy our summers with short Fridays.
• Personalized learning experience and career development: We provide free and unlimited access to educational platforms and EY Badges, support certifications, and provide coaching and feedback, as a part of our Leadership & Development process, all of which can lead to a meaningful impact and success as defined by you.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• International Experience: Become part of international projects and work along multicultural teams, through our global network.
• Above all, you will be working in one of the most recognized employers in Greece, as we have been awarded the Top Employers, Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces for Women awards for 2024.
  
  

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

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