Risk Analyst - Counterparty Risk

As one of the world’s leading asset managers, Invesco is dedicated to helping investors worldwide achieve their financial objectives. By delivering the combined power of our distinctive investment management capabilities, we provide a wide range of investment strategies and vehicles to our clients around the world.

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Job Description

We have an outstanding benefits package which includes: 

• Company-provided healthcare 

• A competitive annual leave allowance 

• Flexible working options, including hybrid working arrangements  

• Generous pension provisions 

• Income protection 

• Health and wellness benefits 

• Volunteering days 

• Enhanced parental leave 

• Life insurance 

What we are looking for: 

• Help to query and organise client portfolio data sets, so the team can build a comprehensive analysis of counterparty Risk across all Invesco portfolios

• Monitor counterparty exposure in accordance with the global counterparty risk framework and help in the remediation of threshold breaches

• Help in the on-going maintenance and awareness of the counterparty credit quality

• Collaborate with the Technology team to ensure data integrity and to enhance data coverage

• Contribute to building and maintaining a more robust Counterparty Risk infrastructure.  This is a process of constant refinement, because the industry is forever evolving (i.e.- regulatory landscape, Invesco’s data environment, Invesco’s universe of client mandates)

• Collaborate with the senior leaders within the Investment Risk team, as well as teams like Trading, Technology and Legal/Compliance

• Provide support to the relevant committees and stakeholders via production of timely and informative management information

What you can bring: 

• Familiarity with counterparty risk management, including risk measurement, credit metrics and implementation of counterparty risk mitigation techniques

• Experience in process improvement projects which involve collaboration with internal stakeholders (investment teams, trading, and support functions).

• Experience in report building and data manipulation techniques

• Familiarity with complex financial instruments, such as derivatives

• Familiarity with counterparty exposure calculation methodologies

• Proficiency in SQL, Snowflake, Python, Power BI, Excel and Bloomberg is a plus

• Familiarity with risk mitigation techniques, exposure netting arrangements and/or collateral management is a plus

• Familiarity with rating agencies is a plus

• Degree in a Quantitative or Finance-related subject such as Investment Management, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science, Physics or Engineering

• Entrepreneurial mindset – curiosity, initiative and ownership

• Good time management and ability to work under pressure

• Problem solving skills

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to conduct complex analysis

• Strong organisational skills and detail orientation

• Open minded, flexible, and willing to listen for other people’s opinions

• Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across all levels an organisation and to help drive stakeholder involvement

Disability Confident Scheme

Applicants who opt in to the Disability Confident Scheme and meet the ‘minimum criteria’ for the role will be offered an interview. We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process for all candidates who make an application. By opting-in to this scheme, applicants will be disclosing that they have a disability solely for the purpose of the Disability Confident Scheme.  

 

The Disability Confident Scheme only guarantees an interview – it does not automatically mean that applicants interviewed will gain employment with Invesco at that time. 

 

To apply through the Disability Confident Scheme, you’ll need to firstly ensure you have applied for the role via our external careers page. Following this, you’ll need to email us at emea-talentacquisition@invesco.com confirming your wish to opt-in, alongside your contact details and the title of the role you wish to apply for.

Full Time / Part Time

Full time

Worker Type

Employee

Job Exempt (Yes / No)

No

Workplace Model

At Invesco, our workplace model supports our culture and meets the needs of our clients while providing flexibility our employees value. As a full-time employee, compliance with the workplace policy means working with your direct manager to create a schedule where you will work in your designated office at least three days a week, with two days working outside an Invesco office. 

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you! We want all of our candidates to shine during the application and selection process, so if you need any adjustments to be made, please send an e-mail to emea-talentacquisition@invesco.com. Please include your name, the job you are interested in, and the type of adjustment you need (for example; breaks during your interview, remote interviews, additional time for assessments or other required adjustments)

We promote a working environment that welcomes everyone and creates inclusive teams, celebrates difference and encourages everyone to be themselves at work.

Our commitment to the community and environmental, social and governance investing:
We partner with charitable organisations globally to make an impact in the communities where we live and work. Our people are encouraged to support the charities they feel most passionate about.  We are also committed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. We serve our clients in this space as a trusted partner both on specific responsible investment product strategies as well as part of our commitment to deliver a superior investment experience. 

Recruitment Agencies: 
Invesco has an in-house recruitment team, which focuses on sourcing great candidates directly. Invesco will not accept unsolicited resumes from agency or search firm recruiters. Fees will not be paid in the event a candidate submitted by a recruiter without an agreement in place is hired. When we do use agencies, we have a PSL in place, so please do not contact hiring managers directly.

Regulatory:
This position may fall in-scope of one or multiple regimes/directives.