Senior Associate Model Implementation & Data Management

ADIB Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

ADIB Group seeks a Senior Associate for Model Implementation & Data Management in Abu Dhabi. This role demands expertise in risk data management, analytics, and machine learning, focusing on compliance and optimizing risk management processes. The ideal candidate will collaborate cross-functionally and communicate insights effectively while ensuring data accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in data management projects within banking and finance.
• Experience with Credit Risk models (Basel II and IFRS 9).
• Strong quantitative skills and experience in AI/ML techniques.

Responsibilities

• Manage risk data for development and implementation of risk models.
• Conduct risk analytics and generate risk reports.
• Develop AI analytics for risk data analysis.

Skills

Data Management

Risk Analytics

Machine Learning

Statistical Analysis

SQL

Data Science

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Systems

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAS

R

Python

SQL

Job description

Description

Job Title:Senior Associate Model Implementation & Data Management

Location: Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose:

• The role requires very strong technical and communication skills.
• Manage risk data including data capturing organizing storing and analyzing for development validation and implementation of Risk Rating Models and Scorecards.
• Conduct risk analytics and generate comprehensive risk reports.
• Provide advanced quantitative analytics support to the overall Risk Management function.
• Formulating management techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy accuracy and legitimacy of data.
• Engaging in Risk Architecture projects include implementation of various risk IT applications data analytics data flows standards and processes.
• Strong knowledge of Information Technology systems Risk Management systems tools applications and relational database management system. Software development and ability to code.
• Develop and implement AI analytics to analyze risk data. Use machine learning techniques to identify patterns trends and potential risks including exploration data analysis and data quality and trend assessment
• Design data tracking and monitoring tools. Analyze and validate data ensuring data security.
• Ensure all data management and AI analytics practices comply with relevant regulations and organizational policies

Key accountabilities / responsibilities:

• Manage and maintain data for risk models implementation and scorecards development.
• Oversee Credit Risk management processes including Basel II and IFRS9 compliance.
• Conduct risk analytics and generate comprehensive risk reports.
• Utilize statistical tools such as SAS R and Python for data analysis and model development.
• Write advanced SQL queries to extract manipulate and analyze data.
• Develop and implement data science machine learning and artificial intelligence solutions to enhance risk management processes.
• Apply techniques such as generative AI classification regression clustering and other related methods.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure data integrity and accuracy.
• Communicate findings and insights effectively to stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative and team-oriented work environment.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in AI and data analytics.
• Continuously seeking opportunities to enhance risk management processes

Education and experience:

• Minimum 3 years of total experience in handling data management projects data science machine learning model development within banking and finance sector preferably in Credit Risk domain i.e. Basel II and IFRS 9 Risk models development and implementation risk analytics reporting
• Bachelors degree in computer science Engineering Information Systems or a related field.
• Masters degree is preferred

Specialist skills / technical knowledge required for this role:

• Experience working with large and complex data sets including alternative data (bureau open banking etc.) for credit models.
• Experience in Credit Risk modelling and Risk analytics preferred.
• Experience with data science machine learning and artificial intelligence techniques including generative AI classification regression and clustering.
• Possess strong quantitative skills and solid experience in developing validating and monitoring risk models. Knowledge of the credit scoring systems available in the market and their use.
• Advanced user of statistical software (such as SAS and R or Python and SQL)
• Good knowledge of handling Risk Technologies & its implementation.
• Ability to work independently on multiple tasks and/or projects.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Proficiency in risk concepts banking products/ operations/ systems pertinent regulatory requirements
• Flexible team player and able to work and deliver under pressure.

Required Experience:

Senior IC