Job Title: Senior Manager, Pricing Model Validation
Location: London (hybrid working)
Keywords: Pricing Model Validation, Risk Management, Quantitative Field, Model Risk, Stakeholder Collaboration
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Senior Manager in Pricing Model Validation. This role is based in the vibrant city of London and offers the chance to be part of a leading financial markets and commodities bank with an unrivalled global network and level of expertise. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in validating quantitative models as part of the independent model validation process, acting as the second line of defence on model risk. This role is perfect for those who are passionate about doing business the right way and are motivated by high growth potential.
- Opportunity to work in a leading financial markets and commodities bank
- Key role in validating quantitative models
- Chance to act as the second line of defence on model risk
What you'll do:
As a Senior Manager in Pricing Model Validation, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the robustness of our financial models. You will validate cross asset class front office pricing and XVA models, reviewing their applicability and independently implementing scalable benchmark models. Your collaborative approach will enable you to work effectively with various stakeholders, contributing to the enhancement of our model risk management framework. Your participation in model validation aspects of projects and new product approval processes will be key to our ongoing success.
- Validate cross asset class front office pricing and XVA models
- Review the applicability of models, including their strengths, weaknesses, assumptions and limitations
- Independently implement scalable and modular benchmark models
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders such as front office, risk department, regulators, and internal and external auditors
- Contribute to enhancing the overall model risk management framework
- Participate in model validation aspects of projects and new product approval processes
What you bring:
The ideal candidate for this Senior Manager position will bring a wealth of experience in Pricing Model Validation. With excellent academic credentials, ideally holding a PhD in a quantitative field such as mathematics or physics, you will have strong experience with validating pricing models. Your advanced modelling skills across various asset classes coupled with your deep understanding of pricing models, stochastic calculus, stochastic processes and numerical analysis will set you apart. Your proficiency in Excel and C++, along with your excellent communication skills and ability to work independently, will be key to your success in this role.
- Possess excellent academic credentials with a Masters or preferably PhD degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics or physics
- Have strong experience with validating pricing models
- Possess advanced modelling experience with either XVA, FX, rates, credit or commodities
- Have in-depth knowledge of pricing models, stochastic calculus, stochastic processes and numerical analysis
- Have good working experience in Excel and C++
- Possess good written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently
What sets this company apart:
Our client is a leading financial markets and commodities bank that benefits from a unique parentage and an unrivalled global network and level of expertise. They are driven to deliver the right outcomes for their stakeholders, clients, counterparties and the markets in which they operate. They provide guidance and expertise to ensure their employees understand their business and uphold the highest levels of conduct. They are passionate about doing business the right way and are motivated by high growth potential being achieved.
What's next:
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