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Counterparty Credit Risk Manager

Information Technology
Full-time
On-site
Jersey City, New Jersey, United States
Description
Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

 Pay and Benefits: 
  • Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
  • Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
  • Pension / Retirement benefits
  • Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee). 
The Impact you will have in this role:
 
Being a member of the Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) team, the Manager is primarily responsible for managing and developing a staff of Credit Risk Associates in assessing the financial stability of DTCC's member firms by interpreting financial documents of banks, broker-dealers, and other financial firms. The team is responsible for a portfolio of member firms and is required to perform annual reviews and ongoing surveillance, as well as reviewing new member applications. The team is also tasked with maintenance of the credit risk rating matrix and assessing compliance with established financial parameters and keeping current on new accounting and regulatory pronouncements that impact member firms. 

Your Primary Responsibilities: 

  • Accountable for reviewing financial statements analysis, applying expertise and judgement, and identifying credit risks, mitigants, and trends for financial institutions’ (e.g., banks, broker-dealers, etc.).
  • Apply advanced credit knowledge to verify the accuracy and completeness of annual reviews and ongoing surveillance, including judging the creditworthiness of member firms and whether they need to be subjected to additional surveillance or mitigants.
  • Apply advanced credit knowledge to drive the design of credit risk monitoring tools, automation, and other risk-related initiatives.
  • Foster productive relationships for your staff with internal departments (Market Risk, Product Management, Relationship Management, Legal, and Compliance, etc.), including senior staff of those departments.
  • Review analysis of new member full-service applications to verify the analysis properly assesses applicants’ financial condition, their ability to meet DTCC member requirements, and key risk concerns and mitigants.
  • Guide staff to help them develop an understanding of DTCC's business, CCR's processes, and the risk environment.
  • Demonstrate and teach staff to follow key values, including adherence to risk-related policies, regulatory awareness, and promoting a risk management mentality.
  • Manage and develop staff of approximately 3 analysts of varying experience levels.
  • Mitigates risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 8 years of related experience
  • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Talents Needed for Success:

  • Highlights the expected benefits of new actions and strategies to help others overcome fears of change.
  • Fosters a culture where honesty and transparency are expected.
  • Proactively seeks feedback from others on their own performance.
  • Ensures that regular feedback is given in a constructive and behaviorally oriented manner.
  • Supports an environment where individuals are respected for their contributions. 
The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.