Financial Risk Analyst

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Job PurposeThe Financial Risk Analyst contributes to the Risk function's oversight of risk management activities through modeling and analysis of risk exposures at Jackson.Essential Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and use of quantitative models and analytical tools that enable the Risk function to adequately assess risk to its capital and liquidity positions.
• Supports model risk management efforts, including validations and control reviews of actuarial/financial models, including assessments of the methodologies and assumptions used within models.
• Produces key risk reports, management information and additional analysis to Risk leadership and other Jackson senior leadership on the nature and materiality of various risks confronting Jackson.
• Drives continuous improvement to enhance the quality and efficiency of the Risk function’s models and processes.
• Supports the Risk team by providing constructive challenge to risk management activities.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with other functions (ALM, Treasury, Finance, Actuarial, Audit, Compliance, etc.) to allow a holistic view of risk across the organization and to strengthen cross-discipline risk management.

Other Duties

• Performs other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an aptitude for learning advanced quantitative techniques for risk analysis.
• Knowledge of financial derivatives used to hedge market risk exposures.
• Knowledge in the design, development, operation and testing of quantitative models, especially models of financial derivatives/guarantees.
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to program in general purpose programming language.
• Familiarity with data analysis and statistical software such as SAS, R or MATLAB is desired.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially when articulating technical concepts in a compelling manner to engage both technical and non-technical audiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a quantitative discipline, such as Finance, Actuarial Science, Economics or Mathematics required.
• 1+ years of experience in a risk management role in diversified life and annuity/financial services company or related consulting services organization preferred.

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