JS Careers is currently seeking an experienced market risk professional to join a global financial market maker in Sydney.Key aspects of the role will be acting as an advisor to the business on key risk concentrations and the appropriate balance between risk and reward, monitoring appropriate risk limits, aggregating, assessing and reporting on risk exposures in a transparent and timely manner, and implementing market risk policies. Responsibilities: Work in a equities/equity derivatives trading businesses to ensure a sound control framework; Understand the issues driving the business in order to provide support/advice;Oversight of all risk types - market risk, credit risk, liquidity and operational risk across frameworks, controls and policy; Implement risk control policies and measurement framework, ensuring they are consistent with Global business requirements and best international practices;Ensure timely, accurate and comprehensive production of risk management information to management within Australia and New Zealand; Ensure delivery of products that have been mandated and that risk levels are reasonable and justifiable as linked to performance;Monitor and enforce all risk limits and policies;Improve risk management and control readiness through communication and training programs; Provide objective evaluations on the risk culture of the various businesses, as well as performing stress event.To be suitable for this role you must have : 5+ years of experience in the financial services sector, preferably within a market risk or related discipline;Sound understanding of traded financial markets products (equities and equity derivatives), delta one exposure would also be helpful;Competent in Python programming language; Degree qualification in finance, mathematics or other relevant course;Understanding of financial models and data management;Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.If you are interested in being considered for this opportunity please apply or get in touch with Ben Hunt at JS Careers at (email protected) or ******** .