Senior Manager - Model Audit

Gridlines; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the financial sector is seeking an experienced professional to manage assignments and lead model audits. The role requires strong analytical skills and a deep understanding of project finance concepts. You will be responsible for developing methodologies, training team members, and ensuring high-quality outcomes. Flexible working options and opportunities for professional growth are available.

Benefits

Competitive salary with flexible working options

Opportunities for professional growth

Access to advanced modeling tools

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of relevant experience in a financial role.
• Good understanding of accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of active assignments.
• Lead model audit assignments ensuring accuracy.
• Train and manage junior team members.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Education

Degree in a numerate discipline

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

Excel

FAST modeling standard

Job description

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• Managing a portfolio of active assignments
• Lead model audit assignments, ensuring models are arithmetically and commercially correct
• Use a combination of software checks and parallel model development to identify modeling errors
• Review and interpret commercial documentation and ensure it is accurately reflected in the financial model
• Take ownership of specific assignments and projects, demonstrating initiative and dedication to high-quality outcomes
• Contribute to the development and enhancement of financial modeling methodologies and tools, driving continuous improvement and innovation
• Prepare comprehensive model documentation detailing assumptions, methodologies, and results
• Maintain meticulous records of modeling processes and methodologies to uphold standards and ensure consistency
• Lead the development of project plans, timelines, and resource allocation for efficient project delivery

Operations

• Manage a portfolio of active assignments
• Lead model audit assignments, ensuring models are arithmetically and commercially correct
• Utilize software checks and parallel development to identify errors
• Review commercial documentation for accurate reflection in models
• Own specific projects, demonstrating initiative and high-quality outcomes
• Enhance modeling methodologies and tools, fostering innovation
• Document assumptions, methodologies, and results comprehensively
• Keep detailed records to ensure standards and consistency
• Develop project plans, timelines, and resource allocations

People

• Lead a team of model audit professionals
• Train, motivate, and manage junior team members
• Collaborate with team members on assignments
• Effectively communicate findings to clients and internal teams
• Simplify complex model issues for non-technical stakeholders

Growth

• Support business development in key sectors
• Lead the development of client pitches
• Lead client calls and build relationships

Requirements

• Demonstrate core values of Drive, Innovation, Collaboration, and Excellence
• 6-8 years of relevant experience in a financial role
• Good understanding of accounting concepts; qualification beneficial
• Deep understanding of Project Finance concepts
• Strong analytical skills and experience with Excel financial models
• Degree in a numerate discipline; postgraduate qualification beneficial
• Experience with FAST modeling standard desirable
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently and remotely

Benefits

• Competitive salary with flexible working options
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Access to advanced modeling tools
• Supportive team culture