Risk projects market update

The risk and change market continues to be driven by the shifting regulatory environment with the aim of reducing operation costs and implementing regulatory controls. Basel III requirements have recently become more technical, with a need for candidates to have stronger modelling skills. As a result, financial services companies are seeking candidates with quantitative backgrounds to fill positions, rather than the typical candidates from accounting and reporting backgrounds.

Throughout Q1 of 2013, we have seen higher job volumes within mandatory projects, especially in Basel III, CRD IV with specific focus on capital management, counter party credit risk, CVA and RWA calculations. These programmes mainly focus on meeting the additional reporting and control requirements, while at the same time managing the bank’s capital management and use.

The consensus of many of our clients is that business confidence remains unchanged, while the demand for project professionals will remain strong in this candidate led job market. We are expecting a further increase in opportunities in this space and candidates with in-depth liquidity and capital management knowledge, coupled with strong business analysis skills, will be in high demand.

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