Model Validation - London, United Kingdom - RAW010

Description

Job Description

A leading financial firm seeks a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join their team as a Quant Risk Analyst on a 12 month contract. The successful candidate will participate in the team research process, validate models used by businesses within the firm across all asset classes, and assist with developing and running risk models.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to team research and validate business models across all asset classes, including new products.
• Prepare model validation reports and help strengthen the model governance framework.
• Present validation results to the Group Model Governance Committee.
• Support the development and implementation of risk models, such as performance and risk attribution, operational risk loss models, and stress testing methods.
• Develop tools to aid in risk management.

Requirements:

• A Master's degree or higher in a quantitative field.
• Over 5 years of relevant investment or practical risk experience, preferably on the buy side.
• Proficiency in coding with Python or R.
• Proactive in identifying weaknesses and proposing solutions.
• Resilient when challenged and able to defend recommendations under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including tact, patience, and courtesy. Able to challenge while maintaining positive relationships.
• A team player who can collaborate with the wider Risk team and stakeholders.