Location: Oslo

June 18, 2020 3:58 am
Associate / Securities

The Securities Division enables our clients to buy and sell financial products, raise funding and manage risk. We make markets and facilitate client transactions in fixed income, equity, currency and commodity products. In addition, we make markets in and clear client transactions on major stock, options and futures exchanges worldwide.

 

 

Skills and experiences

 

Significant investment banking/financial services industry experience required

Strong familiarity with Prime Services/Prime Brokerage domain required

Experience of monitoring trading, P&L and risk profile changes for clients required

Familiarity with modeling, financial statement analysis, researching, data mining required

Strong understanding of financial markets with practical experience

Proven leadership ability in relation to broad scope projects and issue resolution

3:58 am
Associate / Tax and Accounting

We’re a team of specialists charged with managing the firm’s liquidity, capital and risk, and providing the overall financial control and reporting functions. Whether assessing the creditworthiness of the firm’s counterparties, monitoring market risks associated with trading activities, or offering analytical and regulatory compliance support, our work contributes directly to the firm’s success. The division is ideal for collaborative individuals who have strong ethics and attention to detail.

 

 

Responsibilities and qualifications

 

Minimum two years of tax compliance / advisory experience in major accounting or law firm; exposure to international taxation and regulations as well as double tax treaties would be advantageous

High integrity and reliability

Enthusiastic to learn and take responsibility

Strong control awareness and ability to take a global view on issues

Strong analytical skills & detail-oriented approach to work

Ability to work and obtain results under pressure

Ability to use initiative and come up with innovative solutions and suggestions

Ability to work effectively in a team

Excellent communication skills required

Fluent in Japanese and English

Knowledge of financial industry or financial products helpful

3:57 am
Analyst / Compliance

Our division prevents, detects and mitigates compliance, regulatory and reputational risk across the firm and helps to strengthen the firm’s culture of compliance. Compliance accomplishes these through the firm’s enterprise-wide compliance risk management program. As an independent control function and part of the firm’s second line of defense, Compliance assesses the firm’s compliance, regulatory and reputational risk; monitors for compliance with new or amended laws, rules and regulations; designs and implements controls, policies, procedures and training; conducts independent testing; investigates, surveils and monitors for compliance risks and breaches; and leads the firm’s responses to regulatory examinations, audits and inquiries. You’ll be part of a team with members from a wide range of academic and professional backgrounds, such as law, accounting, sales, and trading. We look for those who possess sound judgment, curiosity, and are able to adapt to a changing regulatory landscape.

 

 

The primary responsibilities of Compliance are:

 

Review daily trade surveillance reports.

Identifying and investigating suspicious activities.

Develop compliance-related policies and procedures.

Develop and implement compliance training.

Identify and manage regulatory, legal and reputational risks.

3:56 am
Analyst / Portfolio Management

PSS Investment Management (PIM) delivers innovative investment solutions through a global, multi-product platform that offers clients the advantages that come with working with a large firm, while maintaining the benefits of a boutique. PIM is one of the pre-eminent investment management organizations globally. Critical to the success of PIM is our ability to leverage a global team of talented professionals to define solutions, engage with clients and lead change across the infrastructure.

 

 

Responsibilities and qualifications

 

As a member of the Portfolio Management Team, the person will have responsibility for supervising multi-asset class portfolios with the rest of the global team. Also the person will have opportunities for providing contents in knowledge transfer to sophisticated investors, distributors and/or advisors. The role will primarily be covering PIM’s multi-asset fund range and wealth management solutions for both of institutional investors and individuals. This role is client facing and highly analytical, focusing on developing and communicating customised investment solutions and asset market views to clients.

 

Other required skills/experience:

 

Aspiring a successful long-term career toward a trusted advisor and a partner with CIOs in sophisticated investors/distributors.

Voluntary efforts to earn quantitative skills in portfolio engineering or math finance

Capable of communicating and marketing complex ideas/strategies to clients/prospects of varying levels of sophistication in both large and small audiences

Balance b/w market savvy / practices and investment theories

Single-asset expertise not declined, multi-asset expertise not necessary but valuable

3:55 am
Associate / Investment Banking

The PSS Group is a financial holding company and a leading global investment banking, securities and investment management firm. PSS Investment provides a wide range of services worldwide to a substantial and diversified client base that includes corporations, financial institutions, governments and high net worth individuals.

 

 

Responsibilities and Qualifications

 

Current experience in investment banking for at least one year (as analyst or associate)

A keen, long-term interest in investment banking and financial markets

Drive, enthusiasm, creativity and excellent interpersonal skills

Strong quantitative and technical abilities

Personal integrity, initiative and leadership qualities

Strong multi-tasking and time management skills

Ability to work as part of a team in an environment that demands excellence, time and energy

3:54 am
Global Compliance Testing Senior Manager

Draft testing scopes that include applicable regulatory requirements and adhere to established compliance testing policies & procedures;

Conduct compliance testing to evaluate the effectiveness of internal controls for compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and corporate policy;

Complete assigned testing in accordance with the annual testing plan and adequately document the evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal controls;

Confirm that compliance issues identified during testing are followed-up on, and corrective action plans are properly executed to mitigate or remediate risk;

Socialize and report testing results while working to ensure timely completion, including the validation of all corrective actions;

Maintain a strong working knowledge of rules, regulations, and regulatory guidance impactful to the Firm’s holding company, affiliate legal entities, and business activities;

Perform other duties and special projects, as may be assigned.

 

 

Skills and experience:

 

5 years of experience in a Regulatory Testing/Examiner/Audit role

At least 8 years of experience within financial services with a strong understanding of testing methodologies within in one or more of the following entity types:  Bank Holding Company , Trust Company, Broker-Dealer, Registered Investment Advisor, International Securities Firms, or Recordkeeping Administration Firm

Enterprise-wide expertise in one or more of the following compliance risks:  Privacy, Anti-Money Laundering, Conduct, Third Party, Conflicts of Interest, Fiduciary, Human Resources, Finance, or Technology

Familiarity with the execution of Second Line of Defense compliance testing including compliance risk management principles

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to work independently

Strong written and oral communication skills

Sound organization and prioritization skills

 

3:53 am
Finance Manager

Model PSS’s profit & loss financial statement under internally generated stress scenarios

Analyze past, current, and proposed economic scenarios to develop forecasts for key revenue drivers such as client accounts, asset flows, deposit balances and client trading activity

Prepare and present analytics, results and recommendations to support the review and discussion process for formal approval of key assumptions with Senior Management and the Board of Directors

Support the organization’s risk and control self-assessment process, working with Central Finance, Risk Management and various auditing and oversight functions

As needed, work with the Regulatory Liaison Office in communicating with regulators on all Capital and Stress Testing related topics

Manage projects as required for new initiatives, process improvements, model assumptions changes, or technology implementation and development

Develop and maintain documentation for all models to ensure management understanding of operation, purpose and outputs of models

 

 

Skills and experience:

 

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field

3+ years of financial planning and analysis experience

3+ years developing and/or validating financial models

Previous experience with CCAR/DFAST and/or regulatory capital reporting is a plus

Strong communication and relationship building skills

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

Sound business judgment and ability to deal with ambiguity

Proactive self-starter and team player who can work well in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment

Knowledge of IBM Cognos TM1 or similar database/OLAP tool is a plus

 

3:52 am
Senior Financial Analyst

Model PSS’s profit & loss financial statement under internally generated stress scenarios

Analyze past, current, and proposed economic scenarios to develop forecasts for key revenue drivers such as client accounts, asset flows, deposit balances and client trading activity

Prepare and present analytics, results and recommendations to support the review and discussion process for formal approval of key assumptions with Senior Management and the Board of Directors

Support the organization’s risk and control self-assessment process, working with Central Finance, Risk Management and various auditing and oversight functions

As needed, work with the Regulatory Liaison Office in communicating with regulators on all Capital and Stress Testing related topics

Manage projects as required for new initiatives, process improvements, model assumptions changes, or technology implementation and development

Develop and maintain documentation for all models to ensure management understanding of operation, purpose and outputs of models

 

 

Skills and experience:

 

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field

3+ years of financial planning and analysis experience

3+ years developing and/or validating financial models

Strong communication and relationship building skills

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

Sound business judgment and ability to deal with ambiguity

Proactive self-starter and team player who can work well in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment

Knowledge of IBM Cognos TM1 or similar database/OLAP tool is a plus

Previous experience with CCAR/DFAST and/or regulatory capital reporting is a plus

 

3:51 am
Sr. Manager, Business Strategy

Insights: Deliver world class strategic insights and recommendations

Analysis: Conduct clear, consistent, fact-based analysis to inform key business decisions

Prioritization: Drive the allocation of scarce resources to the highest value issues across PSS

Communication: Develop high impact presentations for key audiences, including the c-suite, Board, analyst community, and regulators

Partnership: Cultivate strong relationships with business partners across the company to inform and align strategy work, and to actively support the transition from recommendation to execution

 

 

More about this job:

 

  • Plan and execute work streams for large, complex projects, as well as take full ownership end-to-end for smaller projects
  • Author and deliver high-impact presentations
  • Synthesize large quantities of information to generate insights through both quantitative and qualitative analysis
  • Develop and maintain perspective on strategic implications of key developments in the external environment, industry trends, and competitor actions
  • Develop strong relationships across the firm and cultivate the team’s linkages with corporate development, financial planning, investor relations, and the broader strategy community at PSS
  • What you’ll gain:
  • Opportunity to influence the key strategic decisions that are shaping the direction of the company
  • Meaningful exposure to a wide range of business leaders and executives, including strong support for further career development at PSS
  • Further develop your “consulting toolkit” to drive structured problem solving, develop storyboards, and conduct robust analysis
  • Learn how to balance “theory” and “practice” in adapting analysis and recommendations for the complexities of real world conditions, industry trends, competitor actions, and client behavior
  • Develop credibility and rapport with key business partners as you learn about PSS’s clients and businesses and develop a deeper understanding of the key business drivers

 

 

Skills and experience:

 

4-6 years of work experience in strategy required, preferably with a top-tier consulting firm or strategy group within a financial services firm

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

Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, with demonstrated ability developing materials and effectively presenting to executive audiences

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

Strong financial modeling skills and knowledge of financial/valuation concepts

Expert user of PowerPoint and Excel

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

3:49 am
Sr. Marketing Manager

Partner with the WFS business in developing marketing programs to support key business objectives.

Manage social media program, creating, coordinating and implementing content to be used in multiple social channels, with a concentration on LinkedIn

Develop and implement client communications, including event, product, and campaign specific

Working collaboratively with sales to manage communications through the sales funnel including sales presentations, lead generation, and on-boarding materials.

Collaborate with PSS Retail Marketing in managing the corporate employee experience, working closely with Retail Marketing to understand corporate client employees.

Work closely with Institutional Services marketing partners to leverage best practices and new learnings

Work closely with manager to leverage and enhance an integrated channel platform, including digital and social media

 

Skills and experience:

 

Exposure to B:B or B:C marketing environment, with an understanding of meeting multiple audience needs

A strong mix of analytical skills, project management and strategic thinking with a demonstrated ability to drive business results

Experience leveraging data and insights to drive effective marketing programs

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to synthesize data and develop recommendations

Experience in integrated marketing and its channels: email, direct mail, print, events, etc., including a strong understanding of digital and social media

Understanding of CRM systems, knowledge of Salesforce helpful

Exposure to marketing automation platforms, knowledge of Marketo helpful

The ability to work within a matrix organization and collaborate on cross-enterprise initiatives a must

Results-oriented approach to success measurement and continuous improvement, ability to make sound decisions

College degree – BA/BS required.  And, a minimum 5-7 years of marketing & communication experience

 

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