Consulting - Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) Associate

Overview

Consulting - Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) Associate

SGV & Co. Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

About the job

Here at SGV, you’ll have the chance to build a truly exceptional experience. We’ll empower you with the latest technology, surround you with high-performing teams, and provide the global scale and diverse and inclusive culture you need to discover your full potential.

We are the only professional services organization with a separate business dedicated exclusively to the financial services marketplace. Join Financial Services (FSO) and you will work with multi-disciplinary teams from around the world to deliver a global perspective. Aligned to key industry groups including asset management, banking and capital markets, insurance and private equity, we provide integrated advisory and transaction services.

As part of the SGV FSO - Financial Services Risk Management (FSRM) practice, you will experience a well-integrated broad array of capital and risk management services to financial institutions (e.g., banks, asset management, insurance, trust company, etc.). SGV FSRM engagements and services include Capital Management & Capital Adequacy, Capital Planning, Stress Testing, Recovery Planning, Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk, Valuations of Financial Instruments and Market Risk, Operational Risk and Resilience, Interest Rate Risk, Strategic Risk, Enterprise Risk, Structured Finance, Sustainable Finance (ESG Risk Management and Integration), Regulatory Compliance, and Financial Risk and Quantitative Advisory Services.

Job Summary

You will work as a consultant in our FSO-FSRM Advisory Department. You’ll contribute to FS Risk Management engagements, work effectively as a team member, maintain communication, and update engagement senior team members on progress. You will develop valuable skills for your career, learn technical capabilities relevant to your engagements, and execute technical and qualitative work ranging from Excel calculations and report writing to intermediate programming. You’ll contribute to building relationships with external clients and maintain close working relationships with internal peers. You will gain hands-on best practice experience and prepare for a career in risk management.

Your key responsibilities

• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibilities, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating engagement senior team members on progress.
• Contribute to qualitative and quantitative consulting engagements such as capital planning and management, stress testing, model development, model validations for financial institutions, regulatory compliance assessment, and/or valuations of financial instruments.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in capital and risk management.
• Assist in the management, assessment, and analysis of financial non-financial risks (Credit Risk, Market Risk, Operational Risk, Compliance Risk, Reputational Risk, Liquidity Risk, Interest Rate Risk Management, and Strategic Risk) for clients in the banking, insurance, and asset management sectors.
• Assist banks and financial institutions in capital planning and adequacy processes, conducting stress testing, financial forecasting, and capital contingency planning.
• Conduct risk modeling, econometric, and statistical analyses using quantitative methods to evaluate market, credit, and operational risks.
• Help banks and financial institutions improve processes (e.g., credit life cycle, trading, asset-liability management, liquidity management, treasury management, derivatives management, transfer pricing).
• Prepare reports and presentations that clearly communicate assessments and recommendations to clients and stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings and contribute to the development of risk mitigation strategies.
• Assist in the design and execution of risk management training programs for clients and internal teams.
• Support senior associates and managers in client engagements and project management activities.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Business acumen and strategic thinking
• Excellent project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills
• Willingness to learn and work independently with minimal supervision
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Extensive knowledge of MS PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and/or programming languages (e.g., R, Python, SAS)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, and able to work under pressure to meet deadlines

To qualify for the role, you must have

• A university degree in Accounting, Economics, Finance, or other business and accounting-related courses
• Strong interest in financial analysis, economic analysis, or business services
• Analytical skills: ability to assess and decompose financial services industry processes with a risk and control focus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills
• Leadership, teamwork, and client service skills
• Demonstrated integrity within a professional environment

Ideally, you are

• Willing to learn, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Willing to go on fieldwork, as necessary
• Willing to pursue learning and/or certifications relevant to your competency (e.g., CPA, CFA, FRM, SCR, PRM, CMA, Masters, SGV Badges, etc.)

What we offer

SGV offers a competitive remuneration package with rewards for individual and team performance. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and are open to flexible working arrangements.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next. Our department supports continuous improvement of our associates.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility to make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you insights, coaching, and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

At SGV, we\'re all in to shape your future with confidence.

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