Quantitative Credit Risk Modeler - Manager

Overview

In the Banking group, we help lending institutions make important decisions about their business, particularly when they are providing loans, managing risk, or conducting financial planning for the future of their institution. We do this with our innovative software and reliable analytics, helping them understand how to do their job better through training, learning solutions and advisory services. We are a dedicated team of experts in technology and financial analytics who understand what our clients need.

The current opportunity requires to be directly involved in the projects on design and development of models & risk management solutions in credit risk advisory. We are looking to add highly motivated and dedicated individuals to the team with a strong quantitative aptitude and complex business problem solving skills. It is a high visibility, fast growing team offering a highly challenging, innovative and dynamic work environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Delivering various projects such as PD, LGD, EAD, IFRS 9, stress testing, loan life-cycle models, and other Basel (or other regulations) related analyses
• Onboarding and implementation of Moody’s quantitative solutions for various credit risk regulations
• Lead project streams, take ownership for deliverables associated with client engagements and provide direction to Associates in developing models, documentation, and presentations
• Create confidence with clients and demonstrate subject matter expertise and a commitment to excellence to all current and prospective clients
• Work closely with client engagement team and sales team, including developing and presenting pre-sales materials and client proposals
• Demonstrate thought leadership and show initiative and creativity in designing solutions for unique client challenges
• Understand the applicable regulations and incorporate them in the projects
• Travel onsite to client locations and other Moody’s offices as and when needed.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Engineering or Post-graduate in business/ statistics/ mathematics/ economics/ other quantitative disciplines from top tier institutes
• Consulting firms/Analytics/Research firms specializing in Analytics or bank analytics teams
• Strong credit risk analytics and model development skills with ability to coach/guide less experienced analysts
• Experience with bank regulations and accounting standards, such as CCAR/DFAST, IFRS 9 / CECL, Basel II & III, model risk management
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Strong communication (verbal/written and presentation) skills and experience Solid experience of leading teams and managing client relationships
• Skills: SAS/SQL, MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint), VBA, Python, R, Matlab
• Certifications such as FRM, CFA and CQF are a plus