Our client is a leading European banking group that has enjoyed a successful year and has produced record profits. Following a period of integration and streamlining they are now looking to enhance the market risk infrastructure by adopting a strong control environment across the existing framework. A market risk professional is saught to manage, oversee and develop the department. As head of Market Risk you will take responsibility for measuring, monitoring & reporting of market risks and managing the team; establish trading limits and actively monitor exposure against limits; challenge the business on trading strategies; develop effective risk reporting to management etc. Please apply if you have a solid understanding of market risk management, a proven ability to ensure effective control processes. Perhaps ACA qualified , you will have a strong mathematical background with an in depth understanding of modelling and the use of complex derivative products. Strong leadership, negotiation and consultative skills are a must in an environment of change.