Climate Risk Analytics Manager

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Climate Risk Analytics Manager to lead a team in quantifying climate-related risks. This role involves developing and maintaining climate risk models, managing projects, and communicating complex details with stakeholders. Candidates should have a quantitative background and proficiency in Python.

Qualifications

• Experience in a quantitative or technical field is essential.
• Proven experience in Climate Science modelling is needed.
• Knowledge of Stress Testing or Economic Capital is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the quantification of climate change-related risks.
• Develop, validate, and maintain Climate risk models.
• Communicate with stakeholders in non-technical language.

Skills

Relevant experience in a quantitative or technical field

Proficiency in programming particularly in Python

Proven experience in Climate Science modelling

Deep knowledge of Trading Book Market Risk Models

Understanding of trading business and derivative products

Education

Degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Operational Research, or Computer Science

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Climate Risk Analytics Manager to lead their team in quantifying climate change-related risks. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team of senior analytics managers, contributing significantly to the development, validation, and maintenance of globally consistent Climate risk models.

What you'll do:

As a Climate Risk Analytics Manager, your role will be pivotal in leading the quantification of climate change-related risks. You will take ownership of the development, validation, and maintenance of globally consistent Climate risk models. Your expertise will be crucial in managing global methodology frameworks and assessment procedures for Climate risk. You'll also have the opportunity to manage projects proactively and utilise your resources effectively. As a subject matter expert in climate risk, you'll communicate regularly with various stakeholders, explaining complex modelling details in non-technical language. Furthermore, your ability to write high-quality and comprehensive documentation will be highly valued.

• Own the development, validation, and maintenance of globally consistent Climate risk models
• Be accountable for Global methodology frameworks, development, and assessment procedures for Climate risk
• Proactively manage projects and resources
• Act as a subject matter expert with respect to climate risk
• Communicate regularly with the regulator, Trading Desks and wider teams across Traded Risk
• Write good quality and comprehensive documentation

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Climate Risk Analytics Manager position brings a wealth of relevant experience in a quantitative or technical field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Operational Research or Computer Science. Your proven experience in Climate Science modelling sets you apart from others. You possess deep knowledge of Trading Book Market Risk Models and Analytics along with an understanding of trading business and derivative products. Proficiency in programming particularly in Python is essential for this role. Any knowledge of Stress Testing or Economic Capital would be considered advantageous.

• Relevant experience in a quantitative or technical field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Physics, Operational Research, Computer Science
• Proven experience in Climate Science modelling
• Deep knowledge of Trading Book Market Risk Models and Analytics
• Understanding of trading business and derivative products
• Proficiency in programming particularly in Python
• Knowledge of Stress Testing or Economic Capital is advantageous

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates.