Business Unit: Risk
Location: UK, Remote
Contract type : Permanent
We have an exciting opportunity in our IFRS 9 and Stress Testing team in Model Risk & Analytics. The Model Monitoring Senior Analyst is a key role in the maintenance and performance monitoring of VMUK’s suite of IFRS 9, macro-economic and stress testing models, which are used to forecast loan loss provisions and capital requirements under a range of scenarios, including regulatory stress tests. The role holder will have the opportunity to work across a broad range of models spanning retail and business asset classes and drive business insight. Additionally, the role involves supporting model calibrations, IFRS 9 monitoring, macroeconomic monitoring, and presenting findings to stakeholders.
Monitor and support the suite of IFRS 9, stress testing models and macroeconomic models across Retail and Business portfolios, including IRB and IFRS 9 modelling environments.
Develop and maintain Management Information (MI) dashboards in Power BI to track model performance and outcomes.
Focus on continuous improvement by identifying and addressing model performance issues and embedding learnings from evolving business and regulatory requirements.
Collaborate closely with credit risk modelling, finance, and business teams to obtain insights and feedback for the management of the credit stress testing models.
Support the operational/delivery arm of the credit stress testing team in relation to model usage.
Good knowledge of IFRS 9, stress testing frameworks and macroeconomic model methodologies across a range of Retail and Business credit portfolios, with a strong understanding of model usage.
Strong experience in model monitoring and development, ideally using Power BI, SAS and R.
Proficiency in developing and maintaining Management Information (MI) dashboards, preferably in Power BI.
It’s a bonus if you have but not essential
~ Python experience
Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if part-time) plus the option to buy more.
~ Up to five extra paid well-being days per year.
~20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt.
~ Market-leading pension. Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance.
~ Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness.
Please ensure to submit your applications as soon as possible.
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