Model Risk System Design
New York, NY

Job Description

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The Model Risk System Specialist will report to the Lead of Model Risk Governance and will be responsible for developing and maintaining the model risk tracking system. In collaboration with the business units, the actuarial function and ERM, he/she will be responsible for tracking and including in the system all models firm-wide, including actuarial, asset, pricing and risk models. The System Specialist will also assist the model risk governance team in building and implementing the risk ranking of all models, ensuring that all aspects of model risk are incorporated in the model tracking system.

Description of Responsibilities

* Collaborate with IT to develop and implement a firm-wide model risk tracking system, database system design, and associated reporting capabilities
* Collaborate with business units, actuarial and risk management functions to implement and enhance the system as needed, taking into account each unit's specific needs
* Participate in the ongoing development and deployment of model risk measurement methodologies
* Work with the model risk governance team to track all models firm-wide and ensure that all model risk measures are incorporated into the model tracking system, including documentation and risk ranking
* Ensure maintenance of the system and compliance across the company

Requirements

* BA or advanced degree in engineering, computer science or equivalent quantitative discipline
* Expertise is SQL and a statistical language like R or Python. Knowledge of Cypher and graph databases preferred.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in Model Governance, Model Risk Management or Quantitative Risk
* Experience in risk, finance and regulatory aspects
* Exceptional interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate successfully
* Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with non-technical experts

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