AVP Market Risk Analysis - Qatar

Job Description: AVP Market Risk Analysis

Location: Doha, Qatar

Job Type: Full-time

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead market risk assessments and analysis to identify potential risks affecting the organization's trading and investment portfolios.


• Develop and implement market risk management strategies and frameworks that align with regulatory requirements and industry best practices.


• Monitor market trends, economic indicators, and other factors that influence market risk and provide actionable insights to senior management.


• Collaborate with various departments, including trading, compliance, and finance, to ensure holistic risk management practices.


• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on market risk exposure and mitigation strategies for senior management and regulatory bodies.


• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis to evaluate the resilience of portfolios under adverse market conditions.


• Advise on the design and enhancement of risk reporting tools and systems for improved risk monitoring.


• Stay updated with industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risk management techniques.


• Mentor and develop junior team members to enhance the overall capability of the market risk analysis team.

Essential Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Risk Management, or a related field.


• Master's degree or professional qualifications (such as FRM or CFA) is preferred.


• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with proficiency in risk modeling and statistical analysis.


• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to present complex information clearly.


• Proficiency in risk management software and tools as well as MS Office applications, particularly Excel.

Desired Experience:

• A minimum of 8 to 16 years of relevant experience in market risk analysis or a similar role within the banking or financial services industry.


• Demonstrated experience in risk assessment, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation strategies.


• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and collaborating with senior management on risk-related matters.


• Understanding of global financial markets and trading strategies is an advantage.

Qatari Nationals Preffered