Model Risk (Risk Management) : Job Level - Vice President

PowerToFly; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services firm is seeking a Vice President for Model Risk Management (IRB) in London. This role involves validating models used by the firm, developing reports, and collaborating with global teams. The ideal candidate should have a Master’s or Ph.D. and at least 5 years of experience in model risk management. A background in quantitative finance or similar fields, along with proficiency in Python and R, is highly desirable. The firm values diversity and seeks individuals committed to excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive employee benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Support for diverse backgrounds

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant model risk management and/or quantitative modelling experience.
• Experience with IRB models wholesale, retail, and securitization gained at a financial institution (preferred).
• Understanding of Internal-Based Rating (IRB) models, such as PD, LGD, EAD, Stress testing, IFRS9.

Responsibilities

• Conduct model validation for Internal-Risk-Based (IRB) models.
• Assess and quantify model risks and develop compensating controls.
• Develop high-quality validation reports for stakeholders.

Skills

Mathematical finance

Statistics

Model risk management

Quantitative modeling

Python

R

Communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field

Job description

Division: Firm Risk Management

Role: Model Risk Management (IRB)

Level: Vice President

Location: London

JR025999

Firm Risk Management

Firm Risk Management (FRM) supports Morgan Stanley to achieve its business goals by partnering with business units across the Firm to realize efficient risk-adjusted returns, acting as a strategic advisor to the Board and protecting the Firm from exposure to losses as a result of credit, market, liquidity, operational, model and other risks.

Background on the Position

This role resides within Firm Risk Management's Model Risk Management Department which provides independent model risk control, review and validation of models used by Morgan Stanley. These include derivative pricing models utilized across product areas, including interest rates, currencies, commodities, equities, credit, and securitized products. This is in addition to oversight of models used to monitor counterparty credit risk (CVA/IMM), credit risk (IRB), market risk (IMA), operational risk, capital and liquidity stress tests.

Model Risk Management (MRM) professionals in New York, London, Budapest, Frankfurt, Mumbai and Tokyo work closely with business quantitative strategists, risk analytics, risk managers and financial controllers. The London team works collaboratively with members of Model Risk Management across all model areas globally.

Primary Responsibilities

• Conduct model validation for Internal-Risk-Based (IRB) models, predominantly wholesale IRB, by challenging model assumptions, mathematical formulation, and implementation
• Conduct independent testing to assess model accuracy and robustness under different scenarios and market conditions
• Assess and quantify model risks due to model limitations and develop compensating controls
• Develop high-quality validation reports highlighting risks and limitations of models and communicate findings to stakeholders, senior management.
• Collaborate with Global MRM teams, Developers, Model Control Officers, Credit and Capital Teams and Risk Managers to manage model risk across the model lifecycle
• Cultivate and manage effective relationships with regulators by providing accurate and timely submissions
• Manage a team of reviewers and/or IRB-specific projects

FRM is committed to creating and providing opportunities that enable our workforce to reflect diverse backgrounds and views.

Experience & Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. degree (or equivalent) in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, or a related quantitative field
• In-depth knowledge of mathematical finance or Statistics and numerical techniques
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant model risk management and/or quantitative modelling experience
• Experience with IRB models wholesale, retail and securitization gained at a financial institution (preferred)
• Understanding and ideally working knowledge on Internal-Based Rating (IRB) models such as PD, LGD, EAD, Stress testing, IFRS9
• Experience of developing risk models using Python and R
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders, both written and verbally
• An interest in working in a fast-paced environment, often balancing multiple high priority deliverables

What You Can Expect From Morgan Stanley

We are committed to maintaining the first-class service and high standard of excellence that have defined Morgan Stanley for over 89 years. Our values - putting clients first, doing the right thing, leading with exceptional ideas, committing to diversity and inclusion, and giving back - aren’t just beliefs, they guide the decisions we make every day to do what's best for our clients, communities and more than 80,000 employees in 1,200 offices across 42 countries. At Morgan Stanley, you’ll find an opportunity to work alongside the best and the brightest, in an environment where you are supported and empowered. Our teams are relentless collaborators and creative thinkers, fueled by their diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are proud to support our employees and their families at every point along their work-life journey, offering some of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefits and perks in the industry. There’s also ample opportunity to move about the business for those who show passion and grit in their work.

To learn more about our offices across the globe, copy and paste https://www.morganstanley.com/about-us/global-offices into your browser.

Certified Persons Regulatory Requirements

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Flexible work statement

Interested in flexible working opportunities? Morgan Stanley empowers employees to have greater freedom of choice through flexible working arrangements. Speak to our recruitment team to find out more.

Equal Opportunities

Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunities employer. We work to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can maximize their full potential. Our skilled and creative workforce is comprised of individuals drawn from a broad cross section of the global communities in which we operate and who reflect a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences. Our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion is evident through our constant focus on recruiting, developing, and advancing individuals based on their skills and talents.