Model Risk Quant Analyst Associate - Counterparty Credit Risk

JPMorganChase
London
4 days ago
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Join our global team of modeling experts at JPMorgans Risk Management and Compliance organization. As a Model Risk Quant Associate youll play a pivotal role in identifying measuring and mitigating model risks within the Counterparty Credit Risk space. This is your opportunity to leverage your technical expertise and intellectual rigor to make a significant impact on our firms risk management strategies. Be part of a team that values innovation collaboration and excellence in model governance.


As a Model Risk Quant Associate Counterparty Credit Risk within the MRGR Credit Portfolio team you will lead the development and expansion of our benchmarking library and related tools. You will enhance the model validation teams ability to conduct independent testing activities for models used in the CCR space. You will leverage your technical expertise to identify and assess model risks across various asset classes and endusage models ensuring fair valuation and effective credit risk management.

Job responsibilities:

  • Evaluate the conceptual soundness and implementation correctness of models.
  • Design and implement experiments to measure ongoing model performance.
  • Conduct periodic rereviews to assess model performance.
  • Collaborate with model developers trading desks and control functions to assess models fitforpurpose.
  • Contribute to the development of the teams independent benchmarking library.

Required qualifications capabilities and skills:

  • PhD or MS degree in quantitative areas such as Math Finance Applied Math Physics Engineering Statistics or Econometrics.
  • Solid command of probability theory stochastic calculus and numerical methods.
  • Deep understanding of financial math and derivative pricing.
  • Excellent analytical and problemsolving abilities.
  • Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
  • Inquisitive nature with a risk and control mindset.
  • Proficiency in programming languages particularly Python.

Preferred qualifications capabilities and skills:

  • Experience in model validation or model development.
  • Familiarity with Counterparty Credit Risk space and relevant models.



Required Experience:

IC


Key Skills
ISO 27001,Microsoft Access,Risk Management,Financial Services,PCI,Risk Analysis,Analysis Skills,COBIT,NIST Standards,SOX,Information Security,Data Analysis Skills
Employment Type :Full-Time
Experience:years
Vacancy:1

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