Rates Model Risk Associate / VP

We are looking for a new member to join our Interest Rates team in the Model Risk Governance and Review Group which is responsible for end-to-end model risk management across the firm.

As a Quant Model Risk Associate / VP you will assess and help mitigate the model risk of complex models used in the context of valuation, risk measurement, the calculation of capital, and more broadly for decision-making purposes. Additionally, you will have an opportunity for exposure to a variety of business and functional areas as well as will work closely with model developers and users.

Job responsibilities

• Carries out model reviews :  analyze conceptual soundness of complex pricing models, engines, and reserve methodologies; assess model behavior and suitability of pricing models / engines to particular products / structures.
• Provides guidance on model usage and act as first point of contact for the business on all new models and changes to existing models.
• Develop and implement alternative model benchmarks and compare the outcome of various models; Design model performance metrics.
• Liaises with model developers, Risk and Valuation Control Groups and provide guidance on model risk.
• Evaluates model performance on a regular basis.
• Manage and develop junior members of the team.

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

We are looking for someone excited to join our organization. If you meet the minimum requirements below, you are encouraged to apply to be considered for this role.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

The following additional items will be considered but are not required for this role :