Sr. Risk Consulting Assc

Team/Department Description :

In the Banking group, we help lending institutions make important decisions about their business, particularly when they are providing loans, managing risk, or conducting financial planning for the future of their institution. We do this with our innovative software and reliable analytics, helping them understand how to do their job better through training, learning solutions and advisory services. We are a dedicated team of experts in technology and financial analytics who understand what our clients need.

Role/Responsibilities :

1. Lead a team of high caliber credit risk modelers in delivering various projects such as PD, LGD, EAD, IFRS 9, stress testing, loan life-cycle models, and other Basel (or other regulations) related analyses.
2. Lead project streams, take ownership for deliverables associated with client engagements and provide direction to Associates in developing models, documentation, and presentations.
3. Create confidence with clients and demonstrate subject matter expertise and a commitment to excellence to all current and prospective clients.
4. Work closely with client engagement team and sales team, including developing and presenting pre-sales materials and client proposals.
5. Demonstrate thought leadership and show initiative and creativity in designing solutions for unique client challenges.
6. Understand the applicable regulations and incorporate them in the projects.
7. Mentor and train junior team members.
8. Hire suitable team members keeping tactical and strategic needs in mind.
9. Travel onsite to client locations and other MA offices as and when needed.

Qualifications :

1. Must have 3-6 years of relevant experience.
2. Engineering or Post-graduate in business/ statistics/ mathematics/ economics/ other quantitative disciplines from top tier institutes.
3. Consulting firms/Analytics/Research firms specializing in Analytics or bank analytics teams
4. Strong credit risk analytics and model development skills with ability to coach/guide less experienced analysts.
5. Experience with bank regulations and accounting standards, such as CCAR/DFAST, IFRS 9 / CECL, Basel II & III, model risk management.
6. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.
7. Strong communication (verbal/written and presentation) skills and experience Solid experience of leading teams and managing client relationships.
8. Skills: SAS/SQL, MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint), VBA, Python, R, Matlab.
9. Certifications such as FRM, CFA and CQF are a plus.