Assistant Manager - Credit Risk Modelling

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the finance sector is looking for an Assistant Manager in Credit Risk Modelling. This role involves assessing complex statistical models and ensuring compliance with industry standards. You will have the opportunity to lead a team, mentor junior analysts, and work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment. The company values diversity and promotes a flexible working culture, making it an exciting place to grow your career. If you have a strong background in statistical modeling and are passionate about finance, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Understanding of IFRS9, CECL and relevant financial reporting standards.
• Experience with statistical techniques in credit risk modeling.

Responsibilities

• Assess client model documentation against industry standards.
• Manage and mentor junior team members in credit risk analysis.

Skills

Statistical Techniques in Credit Risk Modeling

SAS

Python

R

Stakeholder Management

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Engineering

Degree in Physics

Degree in Econometrics

Degree in Statistics

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05.05.2025

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19.06.2025

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Assistant Manager - Credit Risk Modelling

Base Location: London

Credit Risk Assurance team is a specialist within KPMG's Audit Practice, reviewing complex statistical models used in financial audits. Our team comprises credit risk analysts from diverse quantitative backgrounds including mathematics, engineering, physics, econometrics, and statistics.

Why Join KPMG

KPMG is a globally respected consultancy, supporting the UK through various economic cycles. We foster a flexible working environment, utilizing technology and inspiring collaboration spaces to empower our employees.

What will you be doing?

1. Assess client model documentation against standards and industry practices.
2. Annotate code from audited entities and reconcile it with documentation.
3. Reperform code outputs using appropriate software.
4. Estimate model outputs independently.
5. Organize and execute workstreams for these tasks.
6. Manage and mentor junior team members.

What will you need to do it?

1. Understand relevant accounting and financial reporting standards (IFRS9, CECL, etc).
2. Be skilled in statistical techniques in credit risk modeling (LGD, PD, EAD).
3. Read, interpret, and create software code in languages like SAS, Python, or R.
4. Experience managing small teams and mentoring.
5. Strong stakeholder management skills.

Skills we'd love to see / additional advantages:

1. Experience in financial services.
2. Professional skepticism, objectivity, and independence.

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