India

Quantitative Analysis, Risk

Group Functions

Your role

Do you have a challenging mindset? Are you an innovative analytical thinker who likes to ‎question the status quo? Are you interested in quantitative risk modelling? Are you wondering where the limitations ‎of a model are?

We are looking for someone to:‎
• supervise and conducting independent validations of credit risk models in line with ‎current regulatory and internal policy frameworks:‎
• Collaborate with model developers and engage stakeholders across the ‎organization.‎
• Define validation scope based on model use case, complexity, and materiality.‎
• Lead the development and maintenance of validation standards and stay abreast of ‎regulatory and market developments.‎
• Evaluate the model risk, including model robustness analysis, identification of ‎limitations, and their assessment.‎
• Promote consistency in validation practices
• Guide and mentor junior validators.‎
• Drive internal initiatives

Job Reference #

335870BR

City

Mumbai

Job Type

Full Time

Your team

You'll be working in the Corporate Credit Risk Pillar-1 Model Validation team within MRMC India. We are a team of 13 people, located in Zurich and Mumbai. The team is responsible for the independent validation of the Corporate Credit Risk models used for regulatory and internal risk management purpose e.g., Pillar-1, IFRS-9 etc.

Your expertise

• Post graduate degree in quantitative Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, or quantitative Economics;
• Senior experience (8+ years) in model development and/or validation, preferably in banking or ‎financial services.‎
• Strong foundation in statistical and econometric methods and have worked in the ‎area of credit risk.‎
• Familiarity with financial regulations (Basel, IFRS9, etc.)‎
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a challenging mind-set.‎
• Ability to communicate technical findings to diverse stakeholders.‎
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and capable of working independently to high ‎standards.‎
• Familiarity with statistical modeling tools (R or Python preferred).‎
• Proven project management skills, taking end-to-end responsibility regarding ‎quality and deadlines as well as timely escalating of issues
• Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
• curiosity and a thirst for innovation

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
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Contact Details

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Disclaimer / Policy statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.