ISDA · 10 hours ago
Director, Risk & Capital
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expISDA is a leading organization in the derivatives market, and they are seeking a Director for their Risk and Capital team. The role involves leading global initiatives on the regulatory treatment of securities financing markets and providing strategic expertise to shape ISDA’s advocacy on secured financing markets.
AssociationFinancial ServicesInsuranceRisk Management
Responsibilities
Lead ISDA’s work on the regulatory capital treatment of SFTs under Basel including the Leverage Ratio, SA-CCR, CVA, and GSIB framework impacts
Monitor and interpret global regulatory and supervisory developments relating to SFTs from bodies such as the Basel Committee, Financial Stability Board, IOSCO and national authorities
Coordinate and contribute to quantitative impact studies, calibration exercises, and analytical assessments of capital impacts on SFT markets
Collaborate with ISDA’s public policy, legal, collateral, product and data teams to ensure consistent interpretation and practical implementation of regulatory requirements
Engage with regulators, supervisory authorities, audit firms, peer associations, and member institutions to influence policy development and promote alignment across the industry
Lead and facilitate ISDA working groups focused on SFTs, integrating cross-disciplinary input from risk, operations, and legal experts
Author and present high-quality technical materials, including white papers, guidance documents and educational content to support members and advance ISDA’s thought leadership
Support ISDA senior leadership in setting strategic direction, prioritizing policy initiatives, and planning
Qualification
Required
Exceptional analytical, research, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize complex regulatory information into actionable insights
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience producing technical papers, policy briefs, and consultation responses
Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects, manage working groups, and collaborate effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders
Track record of influencing regulatory and policy outcomes through advocacy, consensus-building, and thought leadership
Confident, credible communicator capable of engaging with senior regulators, executives, and subject-matter experts
Minimum 10 years of experience in securities financing transactions (SFTs), with demonstrated expertise in regulatory capital, market structure, and collateral operations
Proven experience engaging with global or regional regulatory authorities, central banks, and industry bodies on capital and prudential issues
Demonstrated ability to interpret complex accounting and regulatory standards and translate them into clear policy or implementation guidance
Ability to lead or contribute to quantitative impact studies, scenario analysis, and stress testing involving SFT exposures
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or a related field required
Preferred
Advanced degree (e.g., Master's or MBA)
Recognized accounting, finance or risk qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CA, CFA, FRM) strongly preferred
Company
ISDA
Since its founding in 1985, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association has worked to make over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives markets safe and efficient.
51-200 employees
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