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 organisation
* Challenges the modelling teams and business areas in the organisation to assure and improve their models
* Works with business units to promote and deliver a best in class analytics service consistent with their needs
* Actively seeks opportunities to learn from other team members and to grow within the role
* Lead projects within the Model Validation function, work with and coach junior team members to deliver projects
Requirements
o Relevant third level qualification or Postgraduate qualification in an analytical discipline, e.g. mathematics, applied mathematics, physics, statistics, engineering, econometrics, actuarial science
o 3+ 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 considered
o A good knowledge of the regulatory environment as it applies to credit risk
o An interest in applying statistical tools and techniques in a practical setting
o A natural inclination to challenge established ways of thinking and an ability to articulate your opinion.
o Strong knowledge of analytics languages (e.g. SAS, R, SPSS, Matlab or Python) and SQL.
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