Job Opportunity
The Model Engineering Lead will be responsible for leading the design of model architecture, frameworks and development processes. This role involves technical leadership coupled with career development guidance to peers, colleagues, and direct reports as appropriate through regular and ongoing engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead team of engineers with responsibility for one or more of the team's deployment streams.
* Ensure safe execution of model batches and underlying calculations.
* Involvement in regulatory, Policy and Procedure compliance for all work within the area representing Model Engineering to stakeholders such as internal committees, audit or in regulatory interactions as required.
* Establish best practices and standards.
Requirements:
* Minimum of bachelor's degree in a discipline incorporating quantitative analytical techniques, e.g.: Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Data and Analytics, Software Engineering.
* 5+ years' experience in a relevant area with knowledge of the model development lifecycle with an advanced understanding of Risk (PD, LGD, EAD) and/or other model types (Customer Strategies, Propensity), their interdependencies and business roles in Risk Management and Finance.
* Understanding of IT delivery and the IT infrastructure required to complete the team's tasks.
* Expert knowledge of data warehouse related concepts and techniques, and technologies such as Teradata and SAS.
* Strong communication skills with a proven track record of communicating key messages to Senior Management in a manner appropriate to the audience.
* Experience of working and potentially leading teams with a mix of internals and contractors.
* Project Management experience for tracking progress and for programme interactions.
Benefits:
* Market leading Pension Scheme.
* Healthcare Scheme.
* Variable Pay.
* Employee Assistance Programme.
* Family leave options.
* Two volunteer days per year.
Working Arrangements:
We are committed to offering our colleagues choice and flexibility in how we work and live and our hybrid working model enables our people to balance their time between working from home and their designated office, subject to their role, the needs of our customers and business requirements.