Credit Risk Assistant Manger

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Credit Risk Assistant Manager to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to advise clients on critical credit risk issues, including IFRS9 and Basel requirements. You will leverage your expertise in credit risk modelling and contribute to various banking risk projects. The company values flexibility, providing options for remote work and part-time arrangements. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in the financial sector, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in credit risk modelling within financial services.
• Practical experience in credit risk modelling techniques and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess model performance and conduct replication testing.
• Review models against IRB regulatory requirements.

Skills

Credit Risk Modelling

SAS

R

Python

Communication Skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Related Field

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Client:

KPMG

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

The KPMG Consulting function is a cornerstone of our business. Operating from London, we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies. We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

By encompassing a wide range of disciplines across areas such as Strategy, Forensic, Risk and Regulatory, People and Talent, and Operational and Financial Transformation, we become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best outcomes and get it right first time.

Why Join KPMG as a Credit Risk Assistant Manager?

You will advise clients on the impact of changing requirements in provision accounting standards (IFRS9) and Basel credit risk capital requirements (IRB).

The individual will also perform technical analysis for workstreams within IRB, IFRS9, and credit risk modelling engagements.

The individual will apply their skills to a broad range of banking risk issues supporting regional and national propositions.

What will you be doing?

• Assessment of model performance;
• Replication testing; and
• Reviewing models against IRB regulatory requirements.

What will you need to do it?

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in credit risk modelling within a financial or professional services firm;
• Practical experience in credit risk modelling techniques;
• Knowledge of accounting and risk requirements related to IRB, IFRS9, and other regulatory credit risk models;
• Experience in model development and validation, including data extraction, user acceptance testing, and developing retail/wholesale banking PD/EAD/LGD models;
• Knowledge of credit risk processes, governance, and documentation.

Key Skills:

• Ability to communicate risk/finance requirements of IRB and IFRS9 effectively;
• Programming skills in SAS, R, Python;
• Flexibility to contribute in a senior capacity across various banking risk projects;
• Excellent communication, planning, and project management skills;
• Willingness to work across the UK and internationally as needed.

Our Locations:

We are open to discussing roles for Credit Risk Assistant Managers in the UK, where the team is based.

With 20 sites across the UK, options include office work, remote work, flexible hours, and part-time arrangements. Please register and discuss your needs with our team.

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