Summary
Professional with a strategic role in credit risk modeling, responsible for monitoring the performance of IFRS9 and credit risk models (PD, LGD, EAD, ECL) to ensure robustness, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the local portfolio. Acts as the local focal point for model governance, bridging Head Office and local teams, and translating technical model outcomes into actionable insights for decision‑making. Contributes to the evolution of the risk framework by supporting regulatory requirements, model reviews, and reconciliation between local and international standards.
Responsibilities
Model Monitoring
- Monitor the performance of credit and IFRS9 risk models (PD, EAD, LGD, ECL) on an ongoing basis, tracking stability, predictive power and portfolio fit, and regularly collaborate with model and validation teams in Head Office.
- Conduct and refine annual model reviews to assess whether models remain fit for purpose for the Brazilian portfolio.
- Monitor findings and incidents on models and translate them for the Risk Committee – for example, indicating if vulnerabilities affect the Brazilian portfolio or if local actions should be taken.
- Understand and follow up on the model landscape, keeping stakeholders aware of expected changes.
Framework
- Act as the local focal point on models (Credit and IFRS9), supported by management.
- Support reconciliation between local regulatory Res. 4.966 and IFRS 9, understanding the key drivers of divergence.
- Contribute to regulatory deliveries related to credit risk models and provisioning methodology.
- Maintain local documents related to the topic.
- Participate in model‑related discussions with Head Office, bringing the Brazilian portfolio perspective and translating local regulatory requirements into terms that resonate with the global team.
Communication
- Submit clear and concise documentation to Committees.
- When invited, participate in Committees and meetings.
- Maintain constant collaboration with teams and Head Office.
- Manage stakeholders with diverse technical backgrounds, languages, and cultures.
Others
- Contribute to proactive risk management.
Requirements
- Background in Economics, Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics or related fields.
- Fluent in English.
- Solid understanding of Res. 4.966 – provisioning methodology, SICR triggers, ECL staging, and PD/LGD/EAD concepts.
- Working knowledge of the IFRS 9 framework, sufficient to engage meaningfully with modelling teams on methodology, assumptions, and statistical output.
- Ability to interpret model performance reports, back‑testing results, and sensitivity analysis – not necessarily to build models, but to challenge and discuss them.
- Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and monitoring routines.
- Cross‑functional teamwork across Credit, Risk, IT, and Head Office, bridging different technical backgrounds and cultures.
- Strong teamwork skills.
- Proven ability to deliver regulatory and management reports within strict deadlines, maintaining accuracy under pressure.
- Comfortable operating in a dynamic environment, adapting priorities as business needs and regulatory demands evolve.
- Strong written communication – translating technical model findings into clear documentation for Committees and non‑specialist stakeholders.
- Nice to have: familiarity with AI‑assisted tools for data analysis, report drafting, or workflow automation (e.g., Co‑pilot) and SQL proficiency.
Equal Opportunity
We believe that diversity and different perspectives enrich our world and our efforts to build a better world. Everyone is welcome to apply for positions at Rabobank Brazil.