Associate: Global Markets FRM - Portfolio Risk & Capital Efficiency

MUFG (DBA)•New York, NY

59d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and analytical professional to join our team in a role that combines a general financial resource management with a focus on financial risk analysis. Serving as a critical support resource for our international product and business heads, this role demands strong quantitative skills and a sound awareness of the various markets in which we operate, their associated risks and financial resource consumption. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, self-starter with exposure to trading environments. Candidate should possess a solid understanding of financial risks and financial resource consumption drivers, and will liaise across multiple functions including trading, risk, finance and operations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; FRM or CFA certification (or progress toward) preferred.
2-5 years of experience in financial services, ideally in finance, risk management or trading support.
Strong quantitative skills with proficiency in Excel, Power BI/Tableau.
Intermediate to strong proficiency in Python.
Solid understanding of market risk concepts, financial instruments, and trading strategies.
Proven experience managing cross-functional initiatives and delivering results in a high-pressure environment.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a global investment bank or trading environment.
Familiarity with regulatory frameworks (e.g., Basel III, FRTB, Volcker Rule).
Knowledge of front-office risk systems and tools (e.g., Murex, Bloomberg, Calypso, RiskMetrics).

Responsibilities

Support the regional head of Front office Portfolio Risk (FPR) and Financial Resource Management (FRM) for MUFG's Americas Global Markets activities, including:
Produce ad-hoc reports detailing positions, exposures, market commentary,
Host weekly meetings with Trading heads and teams to ensure full communication of trading and risk environment
Collaborate closely with International Front office Portfolio Risk colleagues to ensure regional alignment and representation
Conduct holistic and targeted portfolio analysis across regional businesses' financial risks (market, credit and liquidity)
Contribute to the design of analysis and reports for early identification of areas of portfolio risk and formulation of mitigation strategy / plans of action
Define and maintain an orderly exit strategy for crisis management / orderly position wind down in extreme situations
Collaborate closely with International Financial Resource Management colleagues to ensure regional alignment and representation
Investigate ways to optimize MUFG's clearing relationships and margin postings across Global Markets
Follow regulatory developments and strategic business objectives to ensure resource efficiency, enhance profitability and improve financial resilience
Analyze, monitor and recommend effective usage of the financial resources deployed across Global Markets
Lead financial resource planning for new business initiatives, ensuring regulatory and economic capital efficiency