Analyst/Senior Analyst, Model Risk Management | Trading Models

Macquarie Bank Limited; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing leave

Parental leave

Volunteer leave

Work from home equipment

Job summary

Macquarie Bank Limited is seeking an Analyst/Senior Analyst to independently validate risk models used for Counterparty Credit Risk, XVA and SIMM, and derivative pricing models for trading activity. The role supports regulatory compliance and global validations across Macquarie entities.

The position requires strong quantitative skills, experience in financial modelling or risk management, and programming in Python/R with potential C++ exposure. Hybrid work arrangements are available in Sydney.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative educational background and problem-solving skills.
• 1–5 years' experience in financial modelling or risk management.
• Experience with model calibration and advanced numerical techniques.

Responsibilities

• Validate models used for risk: CCR, XVA, SIMM, and pricing models.
• Deliver high-caliber risk management outcomes to senior stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with APS180, CPS226, APS116 and related regulations.

Skills

Quantitative background

Financial modelling

Model validation

Communication skills

Python/R programming

C++ exposure

Job description

Join our Model Risk Management team based in Sydney who have a global responsibility for ensuring that key financial and risk models used by Macquarie are appropriately managed and validated.

We are a global financial services group operating in 30 markets with 57 years of unbroken profitability. At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that is fulfilling and creates value. You will bring your insights and expertise to the task at hand and feel supported as you make your own kind of impact for a better future.

What role will you play?

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As an Analyst/Senior Analyst, you will be responsible for the independent validation of models used for risk such as Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR), Valuation Adjustments (XVA) and Standardised Initial Margin Model (SIMM), and/or derivative pricing models used for trading activity in various asset classes. The broad impact of the role means you will manage and deliver high calibre risk management outcomes to senior stakeholders. Macquarie is subject to regulatory supervision and thus the role also requires ensuring compliance with Australian regulations that include APS180, CPS226, and APS116.

In addition, our team has global reach performing validations used to meet the local regulatory requirements of Macquarie’s entities around the world.

What you offer

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• Strong quantitative educational background, exceptional problem-solving skills, and an ability to independently manage model validations
• Entry level or up to 5 years' of experience in financial modelling or risk management, including a deep understanding of financial products, key risk factors, and advanced modelling techniques. Familiarity with areas such as, model performance assessments including back-testing, curve bootstrapping, simulation methodologies, optimisation or regression analysis is favourable.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills, capable of working with multiple stakeholders to achieve strong model risk outcomes and an analytical mindset that can navigate model risk policies and regulations
• Experience with model calibration using statistical or stochastic models, advanced numerical/statistical techniques, with knowledge of computational finance
• Proficiency in with high-level programming languages (Python, R); exposure to low-level languages (C++) is valuable.

What we offer

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At Macquarie, you’re empowered to shape a career that’s rewarding in all the ways that matter most to you. Macquarie employees can access a wide range of benefits which, depending on employment type, include:

• 1 wellbeing leave day per year
• Up to 5 additional service bonus leave days per year
• Up to 20 weeks’ paid parental leave for primary caregivers along with 12 days of transition leave upon return to work, and 6 weeks’ paid leave for non-primary caregivers
• 2 days of paid volunteer leave and donation matching
• Up to 12 months’ gender affirmation leave, including 6 weeks’ paid leave
• Access to Employee Assistance Program and wellbeing benefits including skin and health checks, and flu vaccinations
• Access to a wide range of salary packaging options
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities, including reimbursement for professional membership or subscription
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, dependent on role
• Reimbursement for work from home equipment

About the Risk Management Group

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Our Risk Management Group works as an independent, and centralised function, responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie’s material risks. We are a global team that aims to manage the risks of today and anticipate the risks of tomorrow. Our divisions include compliance, credit, financial crime risk, market risk, operational risk, aggregate risk and prudential, and central.

Inclusion at Macquarie

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We are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all, where different experiences, skills and perspectives are valued and respected. Macquarie provides access to opportunities for all individuals regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, gender identity or any other characteristic or circumstance.

We provide reasonable adjustments to individuals who may need support during the recruitment process and employment. If you require an adjustment, please let us know during the application process.