Ifrs9 Lead Quantitative Analyst

LEAD IFRS9 QUANTITATIVE MODELLER

UP TO £90,000

LONDON

This role does not offer sponsorship.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within this company's Risk Methodology team. You will be responsible for the development, monitoring and maintenance of the quantitative Credit Risk Models across Retail and Wholesale portfolios.

THE COMPANY

This company is one of the UKs leading Motor Finance companies providing finance products and associated services to a network of dealerships throughout the UK. They have a great hold of the UK market and are going through exciting growth.

THE ROLE

You will be doing the following daily:

• Spearheading the creation, oversight, and upkeep of scorecard and regulatory parameter models crucial for IFRS 9 compliance.
• Crafting, overseeing, and maintaining various Risk models associated with provisions, stress testing, securitisations, and other relevant requirements.
• Documenting and managing all essential model documentation to ensure comprehensive understanding and compliance.
• Providing expert statistical and technical guidance to support the business in navigating complex modelling requirements.
• Establishing and refining model monitoring mechanisms to ensure ongoing effectiveness.
• Implementing champion-challenger programs aimed at consistently enhancing the efficiency of existing models.
• Proactively seeking improvements in data quality and model methodologies to optimise overall performance.
• Anticipating and comprehending the impact of changes in business activity, market conditions, and economic performance on model efficiency.
• Collaborating with the local model owner to define precise data requirements.
• Authoring comprehensive model documentation as an integral part of the internal and external approval process.

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience designing and building models in a credit risk/financial environment.
• Fully competent in SAS.
• Experience working with IFRS9 regulations in a large financial organisation.
• Strong experience building credit risk models and validation techniques in accordance with IFRS9.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Experience with SQL, R, or Python is ideal.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

THE BENEFITS

• Up to £90,000 salary.
• 30 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Annual bonus.
• Car allowance.
• Private medical care.
• Generous pension contributions.
• Discounts on high street brands.

HOW TO APPLY

Please register your interest by sending your CV to Gaby Adamis via the Apply link on this page.