Trading Strategist Analyst - Remote Opportunity

About the Role

We are seeking a Trading Strategist Analyst to join our team remotely at Bank of America. This remote Trading Strategist Analyst position is pivotal in facilitating effective risk dialogue with a responsible growth mindset. You will work closely with trading desks to identify, measure, monitor, and mitigate market risk, ensuring the best outcomes for the firm.

What You'll Do

• Partner directly with trading desks to provide independent and constructive risk oversight.
• Perform independent risk analysis and stress testing across various products, including rates, credit, mortgages, FX, and commodities.
• Provide real-time risk guidance during market events and periods of elevated volatility.
• Review and approve new product proposals, assessing associated risks and control frameworks.
• Support regulatory compliance through robust and well-designed risk control processes.
• Contribute to ad hoc analyses and projects, including bespoke risk assessments and financial resource impact analyses.

Requirements

• Excellent academic background, including a postgraduate qualification or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in finance, particularly in derivatives markets across equities, rates, FX, and credit products.
• Proficiency with market risk metrics, including Greeks, VaR, and stress testing.
• Familiarity with counterparty credit risk metrics, including potential exposure.
• Advanced quantitative analysis skills and familiarity with statistical modeling techniques.
• Sound Excel and data visualization skills; experience with Python and GenAI tools is an advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex risk concepts clearly to senior management and other stakeholders.

Nice to Have

• Experience in a front office risk management role.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance frameworks.
• Experience with financial resource impact analyses.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.
• Flexible working arrangements and a remote work culture.
• A collaborative and inclusive workplace environment.