Quantitative Modelling Director

Responsibilities

Establish a quants service offering through the development of new and existing client relationships, supported by marketing campaigns and thought leadership initiatives Convert opportunities into wins leading proposal andmercial opportunities, responding to tenders and attending pitch presentation Deliver profitable growth from delivering a premium service to new and existing clients Lead an agreed portfolio of consulting model development and quantitative analysis assignments, including scoping and planning work, reviewing deliverables, setting agreed budgets, managing risk, and ensuring high levels of quality and goodmercial oues. Oversee the development ofplex statistical models and tools using techniques such as regression analysis, time series and survival analyses, and Monte Carlo simulation. Code and review tools in modernputing languages (, R, SAS, or Python). Establish policies and processes for the Quants team to act as an auditor's expert. Lead and oversee quantitative testing performed for audit engagement teams in respect of large andplex audit or other assurance engagements ensuring that appropriate model documentation is developed against the requirements of accounting standards and industry practices. Serve as a key point of contact for other specialists to answerplex technical questions.
About the ideal candidate

We are looking for a dynamic, ambitious and proactive individual with experience in working in an equivalent position within a leading professional services firm or large in-house function within industry. You should also have a 'can-do' and positive attitude and be used to leading multiple projects and tasks simultaneously with a proven track record in meeting deadlines and quality standards. You will also befortable being accountable for the development and delivery of budgets, growing a new team and initiating and leading business development and relationship activities.

As you will be interacting directly with individuals in senior positions within RSM and the businesses that we work with, excellentmunication skills, both orally and written, are critical to this role. You will be able to demonstrate how you have been able to add significant value through your work and been a driver for change in addition to the below requirements.

Essential requirements
Education to an Advanced Degree level in a relevant quantitative subject Extensive experience in a quantitative modelling business unit in a professional services or consulting organisation or in an equivalent function in a corporate, especially in a banking or lending enterprise Strong record of model development work and significant coding expertise in relevantputing languages (eg R, SAS or Python). Strong appreciation of applicable principles of best practice. Expert level IT literacy with MS Office products, especially MS Excel Be accountable, professional and take responsibility. Be resilient and thrive under pressure. Team player with outstanding interpersonal and stakeholder management skills Experience of managing and developing others Experience of leading large initiatives and projects High standard of written and verbalmunication, including explainingplex mathematical ideas in plain language Familiarity with core accounting and finance concepts Experience of working in a highly regulated environment and with regulated businesses
Desired requirements
Formal training or qualification in accounting or finance (eg ACA, ACCA, CFA, FRM, ACT, or equivalents), or evidence of equivalent knowledge learned in a finance environment Prior experience of ECL modelling and related impairment testing, including IFRS9, CECL methodology requirements. Further programming and software expertise in data analytics, presentation, application development skills (eg VBA, PowerBI, Alteryx, SQL etc)
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Permanent

LONDON

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