Senior Analyst - Model Validation

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MUFG Bank, Ltd. is Japans premier bank, with a global network spanning in more than 40 markets. Outside of Japan, the bank offers an extensive scope of commercial and investment banking products and services to businesses, governments, and individuals worldwide. MUFG Banks parent, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Inc. (MUFG) is one of the worlds leading financial groups. Headquartered in Tokyo and with over 360 years of history, the Group has about 120,000 employees and offers services including commercial banking, trust banking, securities, credit cards, consumer finance, asset management, and leasing.

The Group aims to be the worlds most trusted financial group through close collaboration among our operating companies and flexibly respond to all the financial needs of our customers, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world. MUFGs shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York stock exchanges.

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MUFG Global Service Private Limited

Established in 2020,MUFG Global Service Private Limited (MGS) is 100% subsidiary of MUFG having offices in Bengaluru and Mumbai. MGS India has been set up as a Global Capability Centre / Centre of Excellence to provide support services across various functions such as IT, KYC / AML, Credit, Operations etc. to MUFG Bank offices globally. MGS India has plans to significantly ramp-up its growth over the next 18-24 months while servicing MUFGs global network across Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific

About the Role

Position Title : Model Validation Senior Analyst

Corporate Title : Senior Analyst

Job Profile

Position details

The use of models presents model risk, which is the potential for adverse consequences from decisions based on incorrect or misused model outputs and reports. Model risk can lead to financial loss, poor business and strategic decision-making, or damage to a banking organizations reputation.Model validation is the set of processes and activities intended to verify that models are performing as expected, in line with their design objectives and business uses.

The candidate will report to the Model Validation Manager in MGS India as part of the Model and EUCC Risk Center of Excellence. This team works to support the Model and EUCC Risk Management team of the Americas which is responsible for the enterprise-wide model validation and control function to ensure the continued safety and soundness of models used across the bank. Americas Model Risk Management touches models across all lines of businesses in the Americas and the candidate will have opportunities to work in validation across all areas of the bank.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Independent testing and documenting validation results, including analyzing and interpreting statistical data, assessments of model conceptual soundness, evaluation of data and assumptions, testing model computational accuracy, and performing outcomes analysis (such as back-testing and benchmarking).
• Create findings as required, recommend management action plans, and validate remediation activities.
• Assess model changes to ensure continued performance of the model.
• Work with Model Owners to establish appropriate monitoring metrics and thresholds. Assess model performance reports on an ongoing basis to ensure models continue to meet performance requirements.
• Consult with model owners and users on the design of effective model operational controls.
• Execute activities in compliance with the Americas Model Risk Management Policy and Procedure as aligned to US regulatory expectations.
• Interact with counterparts in the Americas to remain aligned with program requirements.

Job Requirements

Market Risk

Technology

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