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, Ph.D, CDS, CDO, Credit, CVA, FX, Foreign Exchange, calibration, stochastic, de
rivative, PDE, quantitative pricing, interest rates, rates, Credit Valuation Adj
ustment, Risk, Modelling, Modeling, C++, Counterparty, Market Risk, SABR, OIS, C
, C#, Monte Carlo.
Review Front Office Pricing models
Suggest improvements & build alternative models
Review and analyse products traded in these markets, and the associated risk
s that are inherent from trading these products.
Model/products should be independently implemented in a managed C++/C# libra
ry.
Active engagement with the due diligence aspects of the New Product Approval
Process and bank wide strategic initiatives.
Comptences et exprience souhaites
MSc/DEA/PhD in a financial/quantitative related topic.
Minimum 3 years experience in a Model Validation or Front Office Quant role.
Excellent mathematical ability with an understanding of Stochastic Calculus,
Partial Differential Equations, Monte-Carlo Methods, Finite Difference Methods,
and Numerical Algorithms.
Experienced in coding in C++/C# in a managed codebase.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Rattach(e) votre responsable hirarchique, vous tes en charge de la conception/dvelop
pement /test d'applications dans un environnement montique bancaire (gestion des
cartes-bleues, autorisations bancaires, services aux banques). Vous intgrez une qu
ipe d'une dizaine de personnes rpartie en deux activits : Dveloppement/Test d'appli
cation et Qualification/Validation.
Dans le cadre de cette mission, vous serez actif(ve) au niveau systme ou sous-sys
tme et aurez les rles principaux suivants :
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The validations involves evaluating models for their conceptual soundness, accur
acy of input data, reasonableness of assumptions, sensitivity to input data and
assumptions, intended business use, implementation and override controls, and ma
intenance and monitoring plans.
The validation process culminates in the drafting of a report of independent val
idations performed and summarizing the findings of the review. The analyst is ex
pected to learn model-specific subject matter during reviews to supplement their
already strong analytical skills.
This role reports to and support the manager of the Finance Validation team.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
Two years(2) work experience in quantitative analysis. Strong quantitative, fina
nce and statistical background including extensive background in use of software
to support quantitative analysis. Demonstrates a high level of technical knowle
dge and may have developed expertise in specialty areas. Masters degree in a qua
ntitative field such as Mathematics or Engineering.
Demonstrated technical proficiency related to the position, including Probabilit
y and Statistics; Finance (time value of money, yield curve); Programming skills
(Visual Basic, C++, and/or Java).
Preferred Requirements:
Strong financial analysis skills, proficiency with Excel and SAS STAT/ETS.
Broad experience in the financial service industry with understanding financial
statements (10 Q/K, FR Y-9C, FR Y-14A, FFIEC101 etc.) and banking products.
Knowledge of SunTrust organizational structure, business lines and systems (e.g.
TM1, Essbase, RPMS, MCIF, IPPMS, FDW, and EDW).
PhD in a quantitative field such as Mathematics or Engineering.
Demonstrated mastery of quantitative modeling requirements for risk management,
financial reporting, and valuation models used in financial services industry.
Job:Other Professional
Primary Location: Georgia-GA-Atlanta Area-SunTrust Plaza Tower
Schedule:Full-time
Equal Opportunity Employer
SunTrust supports a diverse workforce and is a Drug Testing and Equal Opportunit
y Employer and does not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, g
ender, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or othe
r classification protected by law.
EEO Poster
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Posting Title MODEL VALIDATION ANALYST
Job Description
The primary responsibility of the Model Validation Analy
st is to assist the Director/VP Model Validation evaluate model development, dep
loyment and ongoing use/monitoring. The incumbent will support the maintenance o
f model risk governance structure and assist with the most complex and critical
model validations and will perform models with a smaller scope independently.
II. Principal Responsibilities:
Assists in performing independent validation of the larger and more critical mod
els. Independently performs those of smaller scope.
Prepares materials for the Bank s Corporate Model Risk Management Committee. Parti
cipates in, or performs depending upon scope: developing model risk related repo
rting, preparing report validation results, maintaining model related policies a
nd procedures and the model inventory and identifying common assumptions and ris
ks across models.
Continuously builds knowledge or data, methodologies, production environment, an
d use of models within the organization.
Serves as a risk advisor on smaller and less complex models. Researches new tech
niques and evaluates effectiveness of new and on-going models post-implementatio
n. Prepares or assists in the preparation of model validation plans, collaborate
s with model developers and performs or assists in model validation including ev
aluation, monitoring and analysis.
Assists in the preparation of robust written documentation of validation results
. May independently prepare on smaller and less complex models.
Assists management in the translation of identified model risks into business im
plications. Supports management in creating mitigation strategies.
Job Requirements
III. Education/Experience Requirements
College degree or equivalent work experience
2-5 years relevant work experience
IV. Additional Job Requirements:
Theoretical and practice knowledge of statistical modeling and analysis, technic
al documentation, relational databases, qualitative and quantitative data analys
is and reporting, multivariate linear and logistic regression, financial model v
alidation. Proficiency in Excel, SQL, VBA & SAS.
Ability to evaluate, analyze and quantify the financial impact of the issues inv
olved.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to
explain complex statistical concepts.
Ability to manage multiple priorities under project deadlines.
Ability to work within a team and share specialized knowledge.
Employment Type
Full Time
Address 1
850 MAIN STREET
City
BRIDGEPORT
State CT
Zip Code
06604
-------------------------------------------------The Quantitative Risk and Valuation Group (QRVG) is a global quantitative and de
velopment team with representation in London, Paris, New York and Hong Kong. The
Group has reporting lines into Risk and Product Control within HSBC. The QRV Gr
oup has three main functional activities:
Model Review - Independently review and approve the Front Office models requ
ired for official reporting purposes. Review of traded risk models (VaR and Coun
terparty Risk), Balance Sheet management models, asset liability management mode
ls, asset management models. The members work closely with traders, desk quants,
risk managers, IT developers, etc.
Analytics - Support to Product Control in the proposition, refinement and im
plementation of fair value adjustments. Quantitative support for Market Risk Man
agement. Participate in model risk governance and management. Support model risk
management system development and UAT.
Development - Implementation and support of quantitative control tools for i
nfrastructure.
This specific position is for the New York Analytics team.
Job Description:
Work closely with and provide quantitative support to Product Control, Front
Office, Market Risk Management, Credit Risk Management across multiple asset cl
asses (Structured Credit derivatives, Interest Rate Derivatives, Equity and Equi
ty derivative, FX and FX derivatives, Fixed Income and MBS/ABS etc. ) and multip
le Americas sites (US, Canada, and LatAm Countries).
Understand and assess the impact of the model limitations and recommendation
s highlighted by QRVG Model Review team. Provide guidance to Product Control on
how to address these model recommendations and deficiencies.
Assist Product Control in the proposition and refinement of the fair value a
djustment methodologies.
Tactical implementation of reserve methodology to address model deficiencies
or otherwise align valuation with market practices.
Develop/enhance QRVG analytical library/tools.
Assisting Product Control and Market Risk in addressing regulatory requireme
nts, including Prudential Valuation and Market / Credit Risk based regulatory re
quirements when required.
Perform model validation and model monitoring on Product Control Fair value
Adjustment model as a first line defense role
Participate in model governance and model risk management.
Coordinate the feedback from multiple model recommendation owners and ensure
consistency in the model governance system PALMS.
Help presenting model limitations and mitigations to Senior Management. Help
enhance PALMS functionalities.
Qualifications
Knowledge & Experience / Qualifications (For the role
um requirements of the role.)