Job Description

Description

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The Quantitative Strategist (Quant Strat) is responsible for designing, developing and implementing through analytical (quantitative) and direct coding (e.g. via C++; Python or any other relevant application), quantitative strategic models, risk management (credit risk, market risk, anti-financial crime etc.) and pricing solutions to meet business & control needs and drive respective strategies or regulatory adherence. They use their domain knowledge and strong quantitative and coding expertise to contribute to the overall delivery of strategic initiatives within a business, control function, or a bank-wide program. A Quant Strat may lead a specific work package/team, work independently, contribute to a specific part of a work package or be accountable for a wider program of work. The Quant Strat will work with stakeholders within the Quant Strat area as well as the overall program sponsor and various subject-matter experts across the bank.

What we’ll offer you

As part of our flexible scheme, here are just some of the benefits that you’ll enjoy

  • Best in class leave policy
  • Gender neutral parental leaves
  • 100% reimbursement under childcare assistance benefit (gender neutral)
  • Sponsorship for Industry relevant certifications and education
  • Employee Assistance Program for you and your family members
  • Comprehensive Hospitalization Insurance for you and your dependents
  • Accident and Term life Insurance
  • Complementary Health screening for 35 yrs. and above
  • Your key responsibilities

  • Independently validate mathematical, statistical, expert judgment and/or AI/ML models.
  • Perform validation of the Ongoing Performance Monitoring metrics.
  • Pro-actively assess the choice of the model with reference to the constraints at the data level.
  • Assess the theoretical basis of the chosen model and its application to the modelled value.
  • Assess the performance of the model against history and expected behaviour.
  • Assess the on-going performance of the model, assuming it is an ongoing monitoring or periodic evaluation.
  • Assess the quality of the documentation and the quality of the model vis-à-vis the minimum standards set forth by competent authorities.
  • Set-up testing frames on analytical platforms like R, Python, C++ etc.
  • Draft high quality validation reports as part of the validation exercise.
  • Interact with senior stakeholders from business/infrastructure functions and the model developers.
  • Your skills and experience

  • Post-graduate degree in banking, finance, economics, mathematics, accounting, engineering or business administration.
  • Understanding of Risk (Credit and Operational) and overall Risk Framework in a financial institution.
  • Knowledge of the workings of OTC derivative products (Rates, Credit, Equity, FX, Commodities) and markets.
  • Strong analytical skills, knowledge of financial markets and economic/industry trends
  • Knowledge of financial ratios, financial statement analysis, cash flow projections or project finance
  • Excellent communication skills – ability to articulate technical and financial topics with global stakeholders
  • A reliable team player with the motivation to work in a dynamic, international and diverse environment.
  • A committed and motivated individual for self-development and growth
  • Keen interest in various risk frameworks and how they are interconnected for bank’s capital
  • Basic experience in using large datasets and excellent in MS Office (including Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Word knowledge); other IT skillsets like VBA, Python are useful
  • Able to multi-task and deliver under tight deadlines
  • How we’ll support you

  • Training and development to help you excel in your career
  • Coaching and support from experts in your team
  • A culture of continuous learning to aid progression
  • A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs
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