IRB Modeller Quant - Senior Consultant Job in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

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IRB Modeller Quant – Senior Consultant Job in Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh

Job Description
My client are a leading Risk & Finance Consultancy Firm, who operate globally on behalf of clients and client projects, looking for an IRB Modeller (with a background in either Modelling or Model Val) to join their Edinburgh team.
You will partner with global banks (as well as occasional travel across Europe and Middle East), and assist in the development and maintenance of quantitative models used in the bank's risk frameworks as well as actively participate in stakeholder management throughout various stage of model lifecycle.
Must Haves:
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Minimum of 2 years of experience relating to the development and / or validation of credit risk models – at least one year should have been gained in a consultancy
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Deep expertise relating to operational tasks in the context of the development and /or validation of IRB models
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In-depth knowledge of current regulatory requirements relating to the IRB approach, ideally experience in adjacent themes (e.g. IFRS 9)
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First-hand experience in project management
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Quantitative background with strong analytical skills and an interest in quantitative topics
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Proficiency in relevant applications and coding languages (e.g. Excel, Python, SQL) and knowledge of their uses in the work environment
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Strong communication skills and ability to lead and work in a team
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Ability to work independently and to quickly familiarize with new topics
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Ability to understand, independently structure and derive innovative solutions for complex topics within short timeframes
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Fluent in English (incl. creating professional reports)
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Openness to travel, mainly within Europe

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Edinburgh
County: City of Edinburgh
Country: United Kingdom
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