Location: Oslo

June 18, 2020 4:06 am
Senior Manager / Manager – Liquidity Risk Oversight

Provide independent analysis and effective challenge of liquidity stress testing assumptions, methodologies, and processes

Support the ongoing maintenance and change management of liquidity stress testing models and assumptions

Source internal data and conduct statistical analysis in support of liquidity monitoring activities by the “second line of defense” including risk limit and early warning indicators levels

Calculate, monitor, and report liquidity risk metrics in accordance with the firm’s risk appetite

Support the upgrade and further build out of the liquidity risk reporting structure

Conduct gap analyses of liquidity risk management practices against supervisory guidance

Aid in the preparation of presentation materials for the Board and senior management risk committees

This is an individual contributor role reporting into the Managing Director of Liquidity Risk Oversight.

 

 

Skills and experience:

 

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or business related field

3+ years of liquidity risk management experience (Treasury, Risk Management, Regulatory Agency, Consulting)

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to interact cross-functionally

Strong process orientation and analytical skills

Self-motivated, able to multi-task, perform under strict deadlines, and able to develop new processes

The following qualifications are preferred:

A Master’s degree in Business, Finance, or other related field

CFA or other related certification

Familiarity with a bank’s balance sheet

Experience creating presentations for executive audiences

4:06 am
Director, Operational Risk Management Liaison Team

Oversee the operational risk data provided by multiple business units for use in risk identifying, assessing and monitoring operational risk activities.

Oversee the escalation of operational risk issues in accordance with the Corporate Risk Management Policy.

Oversee and challenge the design, implementation, and maintenance of businesses’ processes and controls to manage operational risk

Partner with the First Line Risk Management Office and other 2nd Lines of Defense groups to achieve continuous improvement in the execution of risk management activities at the Firm

Provide advice and guidance to BU leaders regarding the Operational Risk discipline to influence the BU’s engagement and response to risk related activities

Collaborate and coordinate across the Corporate Operational Risk Team and other Liaisons to achieve alignment of activities and continuous improvement.

 

 

Skills and experience:

 

8+ years of experience in risk management, governance, or similar role; with 2 years in Director Role or similar level of responsibility and decision making

Risk management principles, methodologies and tools, and governance principles and activity in a financial services environment

Managerial courage, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced changing and ambiguous environment is essential to success in this role

Excellent communication skills, verbal and written

Experience influencing leaders from Director up to EVP

Experience within a financial services environment, and a firm understanding of how risks in these areas manifest themselves

A firm grasp on operational risk data management and analysis, in particular, the ability to incorporate and understand mass information from a variety of sources to recommend a course of action.

Self-motivated, able to bring projects and reporting to conclusion

Strong interpersonal skills/ability to develop relationships with peers in business unit and central risk management groups

 

4:04 am
Manager, Research & Market Analysis

Our work is comprised of supporting leaders within Client Service & Support and conducting analysis for other enterprises across the company.  The candidate will identify and interpret trends and patterns in datasets, conduct call studies and make recommendations based on business data. You must be a strong strategic thinker with the ability to influence business partners. Our team thrives in a fast paced environment that depends on workflow prioritization and delivering on critical timelines. The ability to quickly adapt to new challenges each day will be crucial to your success. You will be responsible for managing and conducting all phases of in-depth data analysis: planning, compilation, validation, focused listening/sampling and presentation building in the form of decks, dashboards, PDF or document.

 

 

Skills and experience:

 

College degree with desired experience in analytics, economics, data science, statistics, visualization, business intelligence or similar fields.

Familiarity with the financial services industry & particularly PSS’s products and services is helpful but not required.

Ability to self-manage multiple projects at one time with exceptional problem solving skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills to communicate with all levels of leadership across the company.

An unrelenting curiosity; proactively seeking opportunities to make improvements, create efficiencies, and meet unknown needs creating a world class client experience.

A results-driven individual with a passion for data/analytics who can work collaboratively with others to solve business problems that drive business growth.

4:04 am
Associate, Strategy & Competitive Analysis

Proactively develop and maintain perspective on strategic implications of key developments in the competitive landscape and industry trends

Help develop and execute on the firm-wide annual competitive research agenda, which requires strong cross-enterprise consensus-building, stakeholder management, and prioritization skills

Regularly publish, present, and communicate insights and findings to a broad audience on both a proactive and reactive basis

Synthesize large quantities of information to generate insights through both quantitative and qualitative analysis

Develop strong relationships across the firm and cultivate the team’s linkages with our client-facing groups, product and client segment groups, corporate development, investor relations, and the broader strategy community at PSS

 

 

Skills and experience:

 

3-5 years of work experience in consulting, investment banking, or private equity

Bachelor’s degree; MBA (if applicable) – we are seeking both pre-MBA and post-MBA candidates

Superior analytical skills, creativity in problem solving, and attention to detail

Strong financial modeling skills and knowledge of financial/valuation concepts

Comfort dealing with ambiguity in a dynamic and fast-moving work environment

Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, with ability to develop materials and effectively present to a wide range of audiences

Personally and professionally aligned with PSS’s vision and values, and a strong interest in financial services

 

4:03 am
Operations Associate

The Operations Associate will utilize various applications for processing ETF related activities through broker/dealers.  They will work on a geographically dispersed team with daily responsibilities including: pricing assets, clearing trade exceptions, and completing daily trading/dividend processes on behalf of our clients.  They will also process corporate actions, and other various operations duties as required.

 

Skills and experience:

Previous trading/operations experience in the retirement industry is strongly preferred.

Great communication skills that include communicating to external clients, management, and business partners.

Demonstrated analytical skills that include the ability to research and resolve issues to completion.

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Advanced Excel skills required.

Attention to Detail.

Self-Motivation and Adaptability.

4:02 am
Sr. Manager, Trading II

PSS is looking for a qualified technology focused Trader. This is a hybrid position which will allow candidates the ability to leverage their trading experience to support various portions of the desk. By collecting and analyzing data, this associate will be responsible with turning data into action with the purpose of developing, managing and enhancing tools to assist and automate trading. Additionally, this candidate will provide support to national sales teams and work within numerous electronic platforms. This role will provide candidates the opportunity to identify and implement process improvements impacting a highly productive group. Strong communication skills are desired, however technology knowledge is paramount.

 

 

Skills and experience:

 

2 or more years of Trading experience is preferred but not required

Ability to analyze trading and market data and put findings into trading practices

Experience working in Bloomberg is preferred but not required

Experience with Java, C++, and/or Python

Very strong Excel skills required, additional database platform knowledge desired

Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and manage daily work load

 

4:02 am
Brokerage Service Specialist – Institutional

Respond to direct customer inquiries on the phone or through e-mail

Provide technical support/problem resolution to Registered Investment Advisors in a timely, professional, and courteous manner

Research and resolve routine customer service questions and problems with minimal assistance and report issues appropriately; follows issues to conclusion.

Effectively use available tools and resources and demonstrate the ability to gather, analyze, and interpret data to resolve customer issues.

Retain full ownership of issue until resolved, including follow-up on escalated issues.

Demonstrate effective diagnostic skills.

Identify opportunities for process improvement and drives important issues through to resolution.

Provide customers with information on other products and services when appropriate.

Work in a small highly collaborative team environment of professionals.

 

Skills and experience:

 

BA/BS degree preferred

Basic knowledge of computer desktop and network environments including operating systems, peripherals, & navigating through software, demonstrated through experience and/or education

Basic knowledge of on-line/Internet services required

Basic knowledge of the brokerage industry preferred

Prior customer service experience

Ability to learn complex material and resolve issues with minimal oversight

Work with great attention to detail

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations

Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize work with multiple deadlines

Contribute to a team-oriented environment using excellent interpersonal, communication, and problem solving skills

4:00 am
Investment Writer/Communications Manager

The Investment Writer/Communications Manager will focus on writing and editing the Management Discussion of Fund Performance (MDFP) and President’s Letter content for shareholder reports, and other regulatory or shareholder communications for the PSS Funds and PSS ETFs.

Create content using independent research, attribution reports, Portfolio Manager responses and other data analytics

Tailor and refine messaging in President’s Letter content, develop and maintain appropriate executive level voice and tone

Conduct research and analyze raw performance and attribution data to identify trends, and accurately convey fund performance and market conditions

Facilitate final review meetings with senior management, ensuring all questions and comments are fully addressed prior to publishing, and maintain archives of source materials

Manage relationships with external writing vendors, providing oversight and direction

Identify and implement enhancements to content model, as well as the overall writing and review process, on an ongoing basis

Provide writing and editing support to Product Management for non-regulatory product-related communications, and other investment- or product-related materials, as needed

Cross-train on other team functions. Responsibilities will vary based on department need and priorities.

 

 

Skills and experience:

 

At least 5 years of professional writing experience in the financial services industry; expertise as an investment writer managing mutual fund commentaries for domestic and international products, or as a research analyst covering such products preferred

Bachelor’s degree preferred – or experience in business, economics, or finance.

Outstanding written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with all levels of an organization and successfully collaborate with multiple business partners

Proven analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with expertise driving multiple projects from conception to completion in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Solid proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Strong technical skills, with ability to quickly learn online content management and production software/tools

 

4:00 am
Index Trading / Securities

Looking for an ambitious, motivated and hard-working team player to cross-sell best-in-class ideas and solutions and to build long-term relationships with our institutional clients, specifically sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, pension funds and insurance companies.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Distribute best-in-class ideas and solutions to our Institutional Clients, specifically

Help identify new business opportunities and originate new client relationships with a strategic and long-term view

Grow and maintain existing client relationships

Provide general support to the team by servicing client requests, working closely with trading and structuring on a wide array of derivative and custom solutions, managing internal workflow post-trade

 

 

Skills & experience we’re looking for

 

Relevant Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with an excellent academic record

5-8 years of relevant experience

Client-focused with strategic, long term mind-set

Solid work ethics and high levels of motivation

Working knowledge and interest in global financial markets and derivative instruments

3:59 am
FX Sales / Securities

We are looking for a highly-motivated individual with a passion for markets who is looking to challenge themselves in a fast paced and dynamic environment. The successful candidate will be empowered to be commercial and help drive profitability for the business through generating trade ideas and ensuring to deliver solutions for our clients.

 

 

Skills and experience

Relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification with an excellent academic record

3-4 years of relevant experience

Strong interest in global financial markets & derivative instruments

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task & work under pressure

Solid work ethic and high levels of motivation

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