Analyst - Model Validation

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Societe Generale Global Solution Centre in Bengaluru is seeking a Consultant Expert- MRM to strengthen regulatory and accounting requirements for risk model supervision and monitoring. You will conduct internal model reviews, backtesting, and validation efforts across retail and wholesale credit portfolios, with emphasis on PD/LGD/EAD and IFRS 9 guidelines.

The role involves leading validation missions, collaborating with modeling teams, and preparing comprehensive validation reports while

Qualifications

• Post-graduation degree in quantitative discipline (Statistics, Economics, Mathematics or Engineering) from Tier I/II colleges.
• Certification in machine learning techniques or estimation of credit risk parameters preferred.
• Experience with Basel II/III & IFRS 9 guidelines is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead or contribute to annual validation missions based on planning and framework.
• Interact with modeling entities.
• Analyze and test methods using technical knowledge and critical thinking.
• Backtest each model designed and developed by the business and assess Basel & IFRS compliance.
• Contribute to validation reports and ensure proper documentation and archiving.

Skills

Credit risk modeling

Model validation

Model monitoring

Statistics

Regulatory compliance

Education

Post-graduate degree in quantitative discipline

Tools

SAS

R

Job description

Responsibilities

The missions of a Consultant Expert- MRM are varied and hinge upon the strengthening of regulatory and accounting requirements related to the supervision and monitoring of risk models. In this context, you will be responsible for conducting internal model reviews (validation of models, backtesting, etc.) that have been developed by the Group’s modeling entities.

Your main missions will be:

• lead/contribute on annual validation missions, based on the planning and framework
• Interact with the modeling entities.
• Analyze and test methods by using both technical knowledge and critical thinking.
• Conduct quantitative reviews (statistics).
• Be vigilant in the analysis of the regulatory compliance, robustness and performance of these models.
• Contribute to the composition of a validation report in order to communicate the conclusions of the review mission
• Ensure adequate documentation and archiving of the analyses carried out

The incumbent works on many different topics such as: retail or wholesale credit risk (PD models, LGD models, stress tests…), operational risk models, market risk models (VaR/SVaR/FRTB, EEPE, CVA, SIMM, IRC/CRM...), models developed under the IFRS 9 framework, models developed to comply with US regulatory requirements.

Profile Required

Ideal candidate should be well versed in credit risk model development, validation and monitoring of models (PD, LGD and EAD) for wholesale and retail credit portfolio of the bank as per regulatory guidelines.

Exposure to banking book and understanding of trading book products and knowledge on BASEL/IFRS guidelines is highly desirable. Candidate should have excellent business communication skills.

Educational Requirements

Post-graduation degree in quantitative discipline(Statistics, Economics, Mathematics & engineering) from Tier I/II colleges. Additional certification in machine learning techniques or estimation of credit risk parameters will be preferred.

Role & Responsibility

The ongoing monitoring of the model is a task that must be done in all phases of the model lifecycle (development, implementation, use). In order to track and measure the efficiency and adequacy of models, the model monitor conducts continuous analysis and controls as an early warning both initially at implementation (for new models) and regularly as a part of the model’s ongoing monitoring.

For the purpose of these tests, the model monitor is responsible to:

• Backtest each model designed and developed by the business, hence a thorough understanding of model development under Basel & IFRS norms is critical.
• Choose adequate model outcome analysis techniques such as:
• Model estimates vs realized values (e.g. back-testing for some models);
• Stability of model outcomes;
• Benchmarking: model output vs output generated by comparable models or applications;
• Sensitivity analysis to test robustness.
• Analyze the model output and the related components (if applicable);
• Model assumptions and limitations validity;
• Results of benchmarking and sensitivity analysis;
• Accuracy of model’s characteristics;(ROC/AUC, KS statistics, accuracy ratio, Gini coefficient etc)
• Monitor over time in order to follow up trends and detect deviations;
• Establish thresholds and action plan for major deviations;
• Report this analysis to the different model stakeholders.
• Implement a governance to monitor the corrective actions

Furthermore, as part of the model ongoing monitoring phase, the model monitor should abide by the group standards on ongoing monitoring that establish guidelines on performance assessment processes including type, scope and range of tests and appropriateness of responses to any problems that may appear.

Technical Skills

Regulatory risk model (IRB, IFRS9) model validation, monitoring, development (good to have) using SAS, R. Initiation to machine learning model validation.

Functional Skills

• Knowledge of Global regulatory Topics BASEL II/III & IFRS 9
• Understanding of risk management and risk quantification processes
• Understanding of forms of risk, viz. credit, market, operational, model etc.

Behavioral Aspects

• Result Orientation
• Client Focus
• Contribution to Strategy
• Cooperation
• Team Player

Why Join Us

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status”.

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If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!

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