A leading financial institution is looking to hire a Quantitative Analyst to join their model validation team.Role responsibilities:Uses statistical techniques and data analytics tools to review and challenge the models being used within the organisationChallenges the modelling teams and business areas in the organisation to assure and improve their modelsWorks with business units to promote and deliver a best in class analytics service consistent with their needsActively seeks opportunities to learn from other team members and to grow within the roleLead projects within the Model Validation function, work with and coach junior team members to deliver projects
RequirementsRelevant third level qualification or Postgraduate qualification in an analytical discipline, e.g. mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, statistics, engineering, econometrics, actuarial science3+ years' experience in a quantitative analytics role, credit risk analytics experience is preferred but other relevant experience (e.g. market risk, fraud analytics, marketing analytics, statistician, economist) will also be consideredA good knowledge of the regulatory environment as it applies to credit riskAn interest in applying statistical tools and techniques in a practical settingA natural inclination to challenge established ways of thinking and an ability to articulate your opinion.Strong knowledge of analytics languages (e.g. SAS, R, SPSS, Matlab or Python) and SQL.
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