Marketing & Membership Manager, Wi-Fi Alliance

http://www.wi-fi.org/careers.php

Hi All – I hope this note finds you well. I’m forwarding a posting in case you know of someone who might be a great fit. I’ve been working at the Wi-Fi Alliance full-time since last Fall and recommend it as small, interesting, fast-paced with a great group of people. Interested candidates can forward resumes to jobs@wi-fi.org. I’m also happy to talk to anyone who’s interested in some additional background.

Financial Risk Mgt – PI, Mgr/Sr Mgr- HK
Location: US-TX-Austin
Job Category: Accounting / Finance / Management
Reference Code: ADVISORY-CK-ZJ-115051
Job Description
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PricewaterhouseCoopers is the world”s largest professional services organization with over 150,000 people in more than 150 countries. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best human resource assets possible – one of our “six forces” shaping the future of business.

Travel Required:

PricewaterhouseCoopers provides industry-focused assurance, tax and advisory services to build public trust and enhance value for its clients and their stakeholders. More than 155,000 people in 153 countries across our network share their thinking, experience and solutions to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice. ‘PricewaterhouseCoopers’ refers to the network of member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited, each of which is a separate and independent legal entity.

PricewaterhouseCoopers China, Hong Kong and Singapore operate on a combined basis, subject to local applicable laws. Taken together, we have more than 460 partners and a strength of 12,000 people.

The firm provides a wide range of services to help organizations solve business issues and identify and maximize opportunities. Our industry specialization enables us to identify trends and customize solutions for the clients’ sector of interest. Each line of service is staffed with highly qualified, experienced professionals and leaders in our profession. These resources, combined with our global network, allow us to provide the support our clients’ need wherever they may be located.

PricewaterhouseCoopers China, Hong Kong and Singapore currently has 14 offices in the following cities: Beijing, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Singapore, Chongqing, Dalian, Guangzhou, Macau, Ningbo, Qingdao, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Tianjin and Xi’an.

PricewaterhouseCoopers China is proud to be named as the Accounting Services Supplier to the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games. Additional information about PricewaterhouseCoopers China, Hong Kong and Singapore offices can be accessed through the following websites:

China: www.pwccn.com
Hong Kong: www.pwchk.com
Singapore: www.pwc.com/sg

PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory Services helps clients manage their most important business issues, from M&A due diligence and integration, to ongoing operational improvements and compliance, to crisis management and business separation. A team of more than 600 advisors across China and Hong Kong share their thinking, experience and solutions on a daily basis to develop fresh perspectives and practical advice for our clients. Our professionals combine rich industry expertise with sound knowledge of the local business environment, resulting in outstanding analysis, advice, and implementation support. PricewaterhouseCoopers Advisory includes five main practices: Transaction Services, Performance Improvement, Valuations, Crisis Management Services, and Corporate Finance.

We see a significant opportunity to grow PwC’s Risk Advisory practice in the Financial Services sector to capitalise on growing market demand resulting from both ongoing pressure and scrutiny from regulators and other stakeholders and financial services organisations taking a broader, more holistic view of risk and how it should be managed.

Our team offers independent financial product pricing services and market risk advisory services for financial institutions.

Financial product pricing / valuation / modelling
The team’s expertise includes the pricing / valuation / modelling of a wide variety of mortgage backed security, asset backed security, credit derivatives, interest rate derivatives, complex structured derivatives, exotic options and structured products.

Market risk advisory:

The team provides market risk advisory services based on regulatory requirements and good industry practices for treasury departments, middle office, risk management departments, and finance departments for financial institutions.

Job Requirements
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Education Requirement: Degree holder in finance, financial engineering or actuarial background is preferable.

In additions, candidates should illustrate the following personal attributes: Demonstrates courage, ethics and integrity Acquires and applies commercial and technical expertise by staying up to date on industry and market trends Manages projects and economics efficiently; planning and performing work in accordance with client requirements and professional/regulatory standards Open minded, agile with change and practical Committed to self develop and coaching of others for growth Communicates with impact and empathy Actively shares ideas and knowledge and is innovative Lead and contribute to team success Is passionate about client services Works hard to build and sustain relationships

The ideal candidates will have some of the following capabilities or interests: – At least five years plus relevant experience in investment, asset management, banking, or professional firm or equivalence

1. Hands on middle office market risk experience
2. Experience in risk measurement methodologies and related analytical tools (pricing model, correlations calculation and simulation techniques) for senior associate and manager levels is a plus;
3. Solid analytical and quantitative skills, and strong knowledge of pricing / mathematical models for financial products is an advantage; Familiar with IAS 39, Bloomberg and various commercially available derivative pricing software is preferable;
4. Good knowledge of MS applications, VBA knowledge is a plus;
5. Strong communication and writing skills;
6. Team player who has leadership potential;
7. Willingness to travel for short to medium durations within the Greater China region;
8. Proficiency in Mandarin is highly regarded.