Senior Analyst / Associate Director, Model Validation

Fitch Ratings; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global rating agency is looking for a model validation analyst to join its team in Toronto. The successful candidate will gain invaluable experience in credit modeling and validation while ensuring the consistency of Fitch’s rating criteria. This position offers opportunities to work with various credit models and develop knowledge of financial regulations and governance practices.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in financial modelling or analysis.
• Capability to communicate model review observations clearly.
• Experience in credit rating analysis is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review various types of credit rating models, including default and cashflow models.
• Build replica models and conduct comprehensive testing.
• Write review reports and discuss observations with model owners.

Skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Strong work ethic

Financial modeling

Quantitative analysis

Education

Master's degree in quantitative disciplines or finance

Tools

Python

R

Job description

The Model Validation Group (MVG) is currently seeking a model validation analyst at Senior Analyst or Associate Director level based out of our Toronto OR Barcelona office.

The MVG is part of the Criteria Review and Approval Group which reports to the Chief Risk Officer. The core objective of the department is to ensure the quality and consistency of Fitch’s rating criteria and models. The MVG team focuses on reviewing and validating all models used in the credit rating analysis across Fitch Ratings and works closely with the Criteria Officers to review and approve criteria.

What We Offer :

• Gain valuable credit modeling and validation experience, along with a good understanding of related credit products, their rating methodology, and criteria.
• Develop a solid knowledge of model governance practices and the regulatory environment.

We’ll Count on You To :

• Review various types of credit rating models, such as default models, cashflow models, capital models, and regression models, covering asset classes including ABS, CMBS, Covered Bonds, RMBS, Structured Credit, corporates, financial institutions, insurance, and sovereigns.
• Review model codes, build replica models, conduct comprehensive testing, discuss review observations with the model owners and developers, and write review reports.

What You Need to Have :

• Master's degree in quantitative disciplines or finance.
• 2+ years of experience in financial modelling / analysis.
• Capability to explain and communicate model review observations and model technical aspects clearly.
• Self-motivation with an ability to manage timelines across multiple projects.
• Thorough attention to detail.
• Strong work ethic.

What Would Make You Stand Out :

• Demonstrated proficiency in programming in Python, R, or quantitative statistical analysis.
• Previous exposure to credit rating analysis or cash flow modelling.
• A Certificate in Quantitative Finance (CQF).

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