Finance Risk Officer

Our client, a leading financial services company is hiring a Finance Risk Officer on a long-term contract basis.

Job ID 80611

Work Location:

Tampa, FL

Summary:

The Finance Risk Officer will join a team that reviews and challenges liquidity processes and assumptions from the Finance/Liquidity Management team. The role involves calibrating various liquidity Limit Thresholds and Triggers, including metrics related to liquidity stress, counterparty concentration, and off-balance sheet activity.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating with Liquidity Management and business leads to complete the annual (and ad hoc) recalibration of liquidity limits.
• Identifying key risks by product or business area and quantifying the amount of risk that the company can accept.
• Analyzing financial statements for both the business and peer banking institutions.
• Reviews banking regulatory requirements and establishing metrics to set boundaries relative to regulatory guidelines.
• Developing rationale to support calibration of thresholds and clearly outlining methodology and conclusions in written memos as well as PowerPoint presentations.

Required Skills:

• Extensive experience (~10 years) in liquidity management with knowledge of balance sheet composition are a plus.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are essential.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• In-depth knowledge of liquidity risk management principles, methodologies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., LCR, NSFR, stress testing).
• The ability to influence and collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, funding instruments, and liquidity metrics (e.g., cash flow analysis, funding gaps, liquidity ratios).

Education:

Bachelors/University degree or equivalent experience.