Vice President - Model Risk Audit - Investment Bank

Vice President - Model Risk Audit

We have an Urgent requirement with a leading Investment Bank.

Model Risk Auditor

We Offer :

- This opportunity is for individuals with proven expertise in modeling of risk and valuation in financial services to join a newly established Model Risk Audit team within Internal Audit which is responsible for delivering independent assurance over model risks globally. The reach of the team extends to all functions of the bank (including risk management, pricing/valuation, capital, and other business decision making models).

- We are seeking candidates who will be responsible for the performance of audit projects to review model development and validation processes.

- The successful candidate will be expected to perform audit procedures covering the end to end model development and validation process, including : review and testing of model design, implementation, application, validation and governance processes.

- Successful candidates will be expected to build relationships with key stakeholders, keep up to date with emerging best practices and developments and perform continuous risk monitoring activities.

- Model risk audit projects review and test all aspects of model design, implementation, performance and validation processes operated by the bank's model development and validation functions.

Model risk audits typically include :

- Review and assess the model development and independent model validation performed on review and testing of the development and validation processes and documentation

- Investigating key aspects of each model under review, including model documentation, model selection, input data, theoretical construction, implementation (independent calculation) and model governance (inventory related models, issues, escalation, agreed actions, approvals/limitations and/or conditions of use)

- Participation in working groups addressing modeling issues and the model control environment

- Reviewing findings with colleagues in different audit groups including business and subject matter experts

- Developing appropriate controls to mitigate for model risk and residual uncertainty

- Documenting the testing performed

You Offer :

- As a part of this team the candidate will get exposure to modeling and model validation in a wide range of activities, including risk management, pricing/valuation, capital, stress testing, and other business decision making models.

- The current heightened regulatory focus on these areas and the broader model risk scopes also guarantees a significant level of interest and visibility to the business and senior management.

- The diversity of projects available within this role offers the chance for team members to gain a broad range of model risk experience.

- Opportunities to present results to stakeholders as well as peers are numerous, allowing the candidate to widen and develop their - network and reputation.

Candidates for the role in the Internal Audit Model Risk team are expected to have the following :

- A first degree in mathematics, physics, engineering, finance or econometrics and ideally a Masters or PhD in one of those areas or finance. Experience in data analysis and management, and trading risk management systems would be an advantage

- Hands-on experience of model risk and capital modeling, derivatives pricing and broader financial modeling is desirable, but regardless of experience all candidates should be able to demonstrate an understanding of capital modeling, financial and derivative products and mathematics, from private study if they have not worked in the financial sector

- Experience in model risk assurance activities (internal/external audit, independent validation or regulatory environment) would be an added advantage

- Strong communication and writing skills (fluency in English is a prerequisite)

- Excellent knowledge in risk management, quantitative analysis and software.