VP- Model Risk Quant

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JOB PURPOSE:

The purpose of the job is to identify the model risk embedded in the pricing models and to mitigate it. The candidate will perform the model validation, and review the pricing models used by Global Markets for pricing derivatives.

Focus will be particularly on valuation/pricing models and any other relevant models. The candidate will develop the model risk framework and ensures that all products are validated before deployment in the production.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manage the validation process of Front Office system models both for pricing/valuation  and risk analytics purpose
• Review the impact analysis on PnL calculation due to change in methodologies and market data feed
• Manage the Policies relating to Market Data Governance, Model validation and Model risk framework.
• Perform an independent model validation by assessing the model assumptions, model implementation and propose mitigants like model reserves.
• Recommend appropriate model reserves that would mitigate model limitations / assumptions.
• Liaise with relevant units to ensure controls and model reserves are implemented properly all times, including implementing a process that ensures that validated settings are properly implemented (e.g. models & curves)
• Perform full model validation not limited to P&L, but include the impacts on the Value-at-Risk, the Pre-Settlement Risk, the counterparty valuation adjustment and the regulatory reports such as Capital and Stress testing
• Assess the impacts of the new model  on risk management framework
• document the performed analysis, testing and finding circulate the corresponding reports to model Users and the relevant stakeholders
• Monitoring and leading the valuation methodologies, and specifying the internal valuation methodologies
• Approving the market data used for valuation
• Engage with auditors, regulators and external stakeholders for assurance on independent model validation.
• Take final outputs to the committes for ratification

Minimum Qualification

• A higher academic qualification in quantitative area (Master, Ph.D.).
• Strong knowledge in pricing models, pricing theory, curve construction,
• Good knowledge of all asset classes (FI, FX, commodities, equities, derivatives) and of their pricing models
• Strong knowledge in Mathematics, Statistics, Stochastic calculation and Numerical analysis

Minimum Experience

• Work experience of 12+ years in model validation or in quantitative area in Financial Markets / Market Risk with reputable Banks
• Ability to work accurately under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Strong understanding of Market Risk / Trading systems including Bloomberg, Reuters, Murex or similar
• Strong communication, presentation and writing skills
• Knowledge of Arabic is desirable, but not essential
• Experience dealing with Front Office
• Project experience working with IT on the delivery of Risk System
• Knowledge of Murex, Numerix and/or coding skills in C++/Matlab would be a distinct advantage