As a Senior Consultant within the Financial Risk Management (“FRM”) Team, your role involves developing and implementing risk solutions for financial institutions clients with a focus on credit risk.
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Role & Responsibilities
- Execute multiple FRM projects and ensure all engagements are planned and delivered within budget and on time.
- Remain current on new developments in Risk advisory services capabilities and financial industry knowledge.
The Individual
- Good understanding of credit risk and practical experience in credit risk modeling.
- Experience in developing and validating credit rating models for financial institutions.
- Very good knowledge of IFRS9 and Basel guidelines.
- Thorough understanding of PD, EAD, CCF, and LGD model development and validation process.
- Knowledge of developing and reviewing credit risk framework, policies, and procedures.
- Strong analytical skills and good understanding of econometric models, tools, and techniques used in risk management.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work under pressure with stringent deadlines and tough client conditions which may demand extended working hours.
- Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethic, and lead by example.
Qualifications
- A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field including Finance, Financial Engineering, Economics, Applied Mathematics, or similar.
- 4 to 5 years of strong Credit Risk/Quantitative analysis experience within financial institutions or Consultancy/Big 4 firms.
- Professional certifications like FRM or CFA recommended but not mandatory.
- Aptitude for quantitative analysis and strong numerical skills with evidence of advanced financial modeling skills.
- Proficient in MS Excel and PowerPoint.
- Proficient in SAS, Python, R, SQL.
What We Offer You
- A professional work environment full of challenges and development opportunities.
- A competitive salary and benefits package.
- Ongoing training and coaching to develop new skills and progress your career.
