Multiple Roles - ECL Valuation Specialist - MENA Region

EY; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Continuous learning

Diverse and inclusive culture

Transformative leadership opportunities

Job summary

EY is looking for a Credit Risk Modelling Audit Specialist to focus on external audits of credit risk models (IFRS 9) in Dubai. The role entails acting as a technical specialist, conducting reviews, and performing testing.

The ideal candidate has over 3 years of relevant experience, a postgraduate degree in related fields, and skills in credit risk modelling and communication.

We offer a diverse culture with continuous learning opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of relevant experience in credit risk modelling or audit.
• 5+ years of relevant experience expected for managerial roles.
• Experience with model validation and performance assessments.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical specialist on external audit of credit risk models.
• Conduct technical reviews of model development and validation.
• Perform substantive testing and technical analysis for engagements.

Skills

Credit risk modelling

Documentation

Programming languages (SAS, R, Python)

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Postgraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics

Job description

From small businesses to some of the world’s best-known brands, our clients count on reliable financial statements, information, and processes to inform their ongoing strategies. More than ever, business is about interpreting and reacting to complex data – and our clients look to us for advice and services they can trust every time. You will use your professional skills and experience to make it happen across a broad range of industries and responsibilities.

Opportunity

EY is seeking a Credit Risk Modelling Audit Specialist to join our Assurance ECL Valuation team, focusing on the external audit of credit risk models (IFRS 9) for our MENA audit clients. This is a unique opportunity to work with leading financial institutions, leveraging your technical expertise to deliver high‑quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a technical specialist on the external audit of credit risk models (IFRS 9) at audit entities.
• Conduct technical reviews of model development and validation documentation, including assessment of model performance and independent replication.
• Review end‑to‑end credit risk processes, including governance, policy, and procedures.
• Perform substantive testing and technical analysis for workstreams within IFRS 9 and credit risk modelling engagements.
• Support a broad range of banking risk‑related issues, contributing to both regional and national propositions.
• Stay abreast of changing requirements in IFRS 9 and validate or build credit risk measurement models, including challenger models.

Skills and Attributes for Success

Technical Skills

• Experience in credit risk modelling within a financial or professional services firm.
• Practical knowledge of credit risk modelling techniques and regulatory requirements (IFRS 9, CECL).
• Hands‑on experience in model development, validation, and performance assessment (including PD/EAD/LGD models for Retail/Wholesale banking).
• Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS, R, or Python.
• Strong understanding of credit risk processes, governance, and documentation.

Soft Skills

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong planning, project management, and networking abilities.
• Ability to communicate risk/finance requirements across functions.
• Flexibility and agility to contribute to a broad range of banking risk engagements.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and enhance model creation.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving capabilities.

Qualifications

• A postgraduate degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field. 3+ years of relevant experience in credit risk modelling or audit.
• 5+ years of relevant experience is expected for a managerial role.
• Experience with data extraction, pre‑processing, modular model development, and model validation and performance assessments.

What We Look For

We are interested in entrepreneurs who have the confidence to develop and promote a brand‑new strategic vision both internally and externally. You will be business savvy with a passion for innovation as well as the motivation to create your own EY journey.

What We Offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.