Quant Model Risk Associate - Market Risk

JPMorgan Chase & Co.; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services leader is seeking a Quant Model Risk Associate - Market Risk to evaluate market risk models and ensure appropriate usage in business contexts. The ideal candidate will possess an advanced degree in a related field, strong analytical abilities, and experience with Python programming. This role will involve assessing model performance and collaborating with finance and risk professionals. An inquisitive mindset and excellent communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Applied Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering, or similar.
• Deep understanding of probability theory and financial mathematics.
• Experienced in programming languages and working with complex data sets.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Evaluate model specification and assumptions.
• Design and implement experiments to assess model limitations.
• Evaluate model performance regularly.
• Identify market conditions affecting model performance.
• Liaise with model developers and finance professionals.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Programming skills (Python)

Understanding of probability theory

Teamwork-oriented

Education

Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in relevant field

Job description

Do you want to join the team which makes a difference in a bank? Financial institutions routinely use models for a broad range of activities including credit underwriting, valuing financial instruments, measuring and managing risk, assessing the adequacy of reserves and capital resources, and many other applications. Model Risk arises from the potential adverse consequences of making decisions based on incorrect or misused model outputs and reports, leading to financial loss, poor business decision-making, or reputational damage. As a Quant Model Risk Associate - Market Risk working in Model Risk Governance and Review Market Risk, you will play a crucial role in reviewing market risk models (such as Value-at-Risk, specific risk, risk factor simulation) used in connection with regulatory capital measurement, and contribute to a range of model risk governance activities. The Model Risk Governance and Review (MRGR) group is responsible for conducting model validation to help identify, measure, and mitigate Model Risk. The objective is to ensure that models are used appropriately in the business context and that model users are aware of the models' strengths and limitations and how these can impact their decisions. Within MRGR, the MRGR Market Risk (MRGR MR) team performs reviews of the Firm's Market Risk models to ensure that the way in which JP Morgan quantifies, monitors, and manages risk is robust. This role involves examining the behavior of these risk models by assessing their performance for different exposures and in varying market conditions. It entails exposure to a broad range of models, including the pricing models used to value derivatives, and statistical models of the risk factors used to estimate possible market scenarios.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate conceptual soundness of model specification; reasonableness of assumptions and reliability of inputs; completeness of testing performed to support the correctness of the implementation; robustness of numerical aspects; suitability and comprehensiveness of performance metrics and risk measures associated with use of a model.
• Design and implement experiments to measure the potential impact of model limitations, parameter estimation error or deviations from model assumptions; compare model outputs with empirical evidence and/or outputs from model benchmarks.
• Evaluate model performance on an ongoing basis and in periodic re‑reviews.
• Identify market conditions under which a model's performance may degrade.
• Liaise with model developers, Finance and Risk professionals to provide guidance on model risk and usage.

Qualifications

• An advanced degree (for example, MSc or PhD) in a subject such as Applied Mathematics, Economics, Physics, Statistics, Engineering or similar.
• Deep understanding of probability theory, financial mathematics, time‑series analysis, statistics, and numerical methods.
• Experienced in one or more programming languages (e.g., Python) and in working with complex data sets.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Inquisitive nature, ability to ask right questions and to elevate issues; a risk & control mindset.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Teamwork‑oriented mindset.

Company Overview

J.P. Morgan is a global leader in financial services, providing strategic advice and products to the world's most prominent corporations, governments, wealthy individuals and institutional investors. Our first‑class business in a first‑class way approach to serving clients drives everything we do. We strive to build trusted, long‑term partnerships to help our clients achieve their business objectives.

Risk Management helps the firm understand, manage and anticipate risks in a constantly changing environment. The work covers areas such as evaluating country‑specific risk, understanding regulatory changes and determining credit worthiness. Risk Management provides independent oversight and maintains an effective control environment.