Director - Financial Services Risk & Regulatory

Description

Department

A&M Financial Services Industry (FSI) works with leading Financial Services Institutions across Europe and our expertise revolves around three core areas: Risk & Regulatory, Performance Improvement, Portfolio Advisory Group.

A&Ms FSI professionals work on some of the worlds most high-profile cases in a rapidly transforming financial institution landscape, striving for game-changing solutions that provide impactful long-term change. Our global team is comprised of seasoned bank executives from diverse backgrounds, former senior financial institution supervisors & highly skilled consultants.

Our FSI team is expanding, and an opportunity exists at the Director level in our Risk & Regulatory team. The ideal candidate will have developed knowledge and skills in Risk & Regulatory and possess a successful track record of contributing to projects within the Financial Services sector.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to use your financial services advisory experience to become involved in a hands on team. You will contribute to work streams on large programs and smaller projects, leveraging your financial services knowhow and skill set in analyzing the status quo and developing sound solutions either from an external point of view or in collaborative settings with your client organization.

Responsibilities:

To perform this effectively, you will need to:

• Work closely with senior stakeholders in the clients business and with professionals from leading financial institutions.
• Lead teams and deliver complex Financial Services engagements, working closely with Managing Directors.
• Be an action-oriented self-starter with strong analytical skills and entrepreneurial flair.
• Manage the quality of the work of more junior team members.
• Lead financial and benchmarking analysis, research and reports.
• Have own network of contacts/referral sources with clients/professionals/institutions.
• Keep constantly on top of any business insight / business development / regulatory changes and advise clients accordingly.
• Interpret market trends, best banking practices and regulatory requirements, and present them in a clear and meaningful way, including how this could impact strategy, revenue streams or wider business issues.
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be involved in business development activities and will join the team meetings where WIP, project pipeline, resourcing, marketing and business development initiatives are discussed. You will be actively involved in these discussions and be an integrated part of the FSI team.

Requirements:

Essential:

• A high-grade degree qualification (or equivalent) from a top tier university, in any other the following topics: finance, economics, business, mathematics, statistics, engineering.
• Additional qualification levels (such as masters degrees or specialized programs) are recommended.
• 9+ years of experience in Financial Services from: Banking, Consultancy firm or Regulatory entity.
• Advanced analytical skillset, proficiency level in financial modelling (Excel) and presentations (Power Point). Knowledge of Power BI, Python, R would be advantageous.
• Fluent Spanish and English language skills are essential (both written & verbal).
• Highly motivated to work in an action-oriented team.
• Strong stakeholder management skills at senior levels.
• Willingness to travel (mainly within Spain/Europe).

Desirable:

• Experience in financial services in areas/topics such as: Credit Risk, Climate Risk and Sustainability, Capital Management and Stress Testing, Financial Planning, Bank Restructuring, Regulatory Strategy and Compliance.
• Additional European languages would be considered.

What we offer

• Join a growing team with strong leadership, bright, energetic people with a truly entrepreneurial spirit.
• Remote working possibilities to promote the balance between your professional and personal life.
• Base salaries and benefits are highly competitive, and our bonuses are uncapped and well known for their fairness and generosity correlating with employees contribution.
• Benefit from more diverse and exciting career opportunities.
• Deliver international projects on behalf of many of the most prominent organisations worldwide.

Why A&M?

Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) is a global consulting firm with more than $2+ billion in revenues, c.7,500 staff and over 70 offices world-wide.  We offer a broad range of professional services including Restructuring, Transaction Advisory, Performance Improvement, Corporate Transformation, Financial Services Industry, Tax, Valuations, and Disputes and Investigation Services.

A&M values diverse teams to tackle complex issues and create value for clients. Their professionals have unique backgrounds and hands-on experience in multiple industries and geographies, allowing for a practical and innovative approach. A&M sees their differences as strengths and is committed to fostering an inclusive culture guided by their core values. They encourage their professionals to live by their values and embrace diversity in experiences with clients and colleagues. This results in excellent client service and rewarding careers in a collaborative and inclusive environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

A&M’s entrepreneurial culture celebrates independent thinkers and doers who can positively impact our clients and shape our industry. The collaborative environment and engaging work—guided by A&M’s core values of Integrity, Quality, Objectivity, Fun, Personal Reward, and Inclusive Diversity—are the main reasons our people love working at A&M. Inclusive Diversity means we embrace diversity, and we foster inclusiveness, encouraging everyone to bring their whole self to work each day. It runs through how we recruit, develop employees, conduct business, support clients, and partner with vendors. It is the A&M way.

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