Job Description
Responsibilities:
The qualified candidate will be responsible for model independent validation and peer review of all newly developed complex predictive models to ensure they follow best modeling practices and are in compliance with Model Risk Management Policy, Procedures, and FRB/OCC requirements. This will involve understanding the purpose of the model, how it works, how well it performs, and what effective challenges are to the current model. The scope of the role will cover all quantitative models used by the Global Wealth & Investment Management (GWIM) division, included but not limited to Simulation, Predictive Analytics/Forecasting, and Valuation Models. Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and work well with people is a key requirement. The qualified candidate will work cross-functionally to enforce processes and to integrate more effective model validation processes.
Requirements:
Education: Masters or Ph.D. degree in Statistics and/or Mathematics and/or Financial Mathematics and/or Economics, Top tier – IITs, NITs, Indian Statistical Institutes etc.
Certifications (preferred but not mandatory): FRM, CFA etc.
Experience Range: 4 – 7 years
Foundational skills:
Strong Quantitative skills –
Have a deep understanding and knowledge of modeling process and model performance measures and to perform effective challenges to the current models
Have a good Knowledge of asset allocation, portfolio optimization, derivative pricing, simulation, statistical modeling, and stress testing
Understanding of Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Proficient in MATLAB, Python and R.
Ability to follow up with issues and summarize discussions
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively, and work well with people at all levels
Attention to details
Willingness to learn
Strong work ethic
Team player
Desired skills:
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