Risk Model Production and Monitoring Execution Analyst II

Citigroup Inc.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,50,000 - 6,75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global financial services company in Bengaluru is seeking a Model/Analysis/Validation Analyst II. This role is focused on applying specialized knowledge to assess and analyze risk management processes and data. The ideal candidate has programming skills in SAS, SQL, and Python, with at least 2 years of industry experience. Strong analytical and communication skills are necessary to succeed in this position.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in model implementation, validation, or development preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years of industry experience required.
• Strong communication skills for information sharing with technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate methods for measuring and analyzing risk.
• Lead projects for developing, integrating, and validating models.
• Prepare reports according to Risk Management priorities.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Acumen

Data Analysis

Risk Identification and Assessment

Statistics

Education

Bachelor’s/University degree

Tools

SAS

SQL

Python

VBA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Model/Analysis/Validation Analyst II is a developing professional role focused on applying specialized knowledge to monitor, assess, analyze, and evaluate processes and data related to risk management. This role involves identifying process gaps, adhering to operating procedure, interpreting data to make recommendations, researching information, identifying inconsistencies in data or results, and performing root cause analysis if required. This position requires integrating established disciplinary knowledge within a specialty area with a basic understanding of related industry practices. The analyst should have a good understanding of how the team interacts with other stakeholders to accomplish the objectives of the area and will develop working knowledge of industry practices and standards.

The role has a limited but direct impact on the business through the quality of tasks and services provided. The impact of the job holder is primarily within his/her own team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, enhance, and validate methods for measuring and analyzing risk across all risk types (including market, credit, and operational risk).
• Develop, validate, and strategize the uses of scoring models and related policies.
• Lead projects related to the development, programming, integration, testing, and validation of models.
• Provide analytical support for analysis and benchmarking activities.
• Prepare business-as-usual (BAU) and ad-hoc reports according to the Risk Management Team’s priorities and requirements.
• Run integrity checks on reports and verify key numbers against independently created reports.
• Participate in projects for the continuous improvement of risk analytics, modeling, and validation systems.
• Work on the continuous improvement of the reporting system and optimization of Credit MIS Reports.
• Assessing risk appropriately when making business decisions.
• Demonstrating consideration for the firm’s reputation, and safeguarding Citi, its clients, and assets.
• Drive compliance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Adhere to policy, apply sound ethical judgment with respect to personal behavior, conduct, and business practices, and escalate, manage, and report control issues with transparency.

Qualifications

• Programming skills in languages such as SAS, SQL, and/or Python.
• Working knowledge on tools like VBA is preferable.
• Basic knowledge of secured/unsecured banking products and US banking regulations.
• Strong communication skills (oral and written) for seamless propagation of information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven analytical skills to perform root cause analysis, ability to identify trends, and anticipate emerging issues.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). Unix knowledge is an added advantage.
• 1+ years of experience in model implementation/validation/development is preferable.
• Minimum 2+ years of industry experience is required.

Education

• Bachelor’s/University degree.

Most Relevant Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Acumen
• Constructive Debate
• Data Analysis
• Escalation Management
• Policy and Procedure
• Policy and Regulation
• Risk Controls and Monitors
• Risk Identification and Assessment
• Statistics

Other Relevant Skills

• For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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