Overview Of Position

The Risk and Capital Function works with members, regulators, policy makers and other standard setting bodies to develop an industry position and leverages in-house technology to provide analysis and advice on risk, margin and regulatory capital issues in the cleared and uncleared derivatives market. Quantitative analysis and technological efficiency are critical for ISDA both in terms of meeting contractual and business requirements, including the development of fact‑based advocacy.

As part of the Capital team, the Benchmarking initiative has been developed to provide a framework that supports regulators’ objectives for benchmarking capital models, makes participating in benchmarking a value proposition for ISDA members, and has developed tools and data standards that promote efficiencies for firms participating in benchmarking exercises.

ISDA is looking for an intern to support research and development work at the intersection of r...