Senior Analyst/Lead Analyst / Manager - Derivatives Pricing

Evalueserve; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Evalueserve in India seeks a Senior Risk Modelling Specialist to enhance pricing models and risk frameworks. You will lead development, backtesting, and validation across asset classes, while mentoring analysts and presenting to clients during demonstrations and workshops.

The role requires strong quantitative skills, regulatory knowledge, and proficiency in C++, Python, R, and MATLAB. You will engage in concept proofs and detailed client engagements, contributing to project success.

Qualifications

• Master level rigor in financial engineering, statistics, economics or mathematics.
• Strong knowledge of derivatives pricing and risk modelling frameworks.
• Experience with market risk and model validation roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and validate pricing and risk models across asset classes.
• Develop and validate risk modelling frameworks for market and counterparty risk.
• Develop and implement benchmark models and methodologies in C++, Python, R.
• Perform independent model testing and assess assumptions and limitations.
• Develop, implement and backtest regulatory models such as IRRBB, FRTB, RNIV and VaR/ES.
• Prepare comprehensive documentation reports for stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor Analysts; provide technical knowledge in client meetings.
• Deliver presentations and manage proofs of concepts and projects.
• Prepare detailed presentations and workshops for prospects and clients.

Skills

Derivative pricing

Monte Carlo methods

PDEs and numerical integration

Financial math for derivatives

Regulatory knowledge

Client presentations

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Master in Financial Engineering / Statistics / Economics / Mathematics

B.Tech./MBA Finance from Tier 1 college

CFA / FRM / CQF / IIQF (plus)

Tools

C++

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

• Review and validate derivative pricing and risk models across asset classes.
• Develop and validate risk modelling frameworks for both market risk and counterparty credit risk.
• Development and Implementation of benchmark models and methodologies in C++, Python, R etc.
• Perform independent model testing and assess assumptions, limitations, and model framework.
• Develop, Implement, and backtest regulatory models such as IRRBB, FRTB, RNIV and VaR/ES.
• Prepare coherent and comprehensive documentation reports.
• Lead and mentor the team of Analysts.
• Provide in-depth technical knowledge in existing and prospective client meetings.
• Take responsibility for analysis, presentations, product demonstrations and fully manage the proof of concepts and full-fledged projects.
• Preparation and delivery for detailed presentations and workshops.
• Ability to deliver presentations and demonstrations to prospects.
• Be able to articulate solution offerings and the scope and approach in responses for RFIs/RFPs.

Required Qualifications

• Master in Financial Engineering / Statistics / Economics / Mathematics or B.Tech. / MBA Finance from Tier 1 college.
• Certifications such as CFA, FRM, CQF, IIQF is a plus.
• Good knowledge of one or more asset classes (Equity, Rates, FX etc.).
• Good experience in market risk / model validation role.
• Strong Financial Mathematics for derivative pricing; Monte Carlo, PDEs and numerical integration.
• Knowledge in advanced derivatives modelling and knowledge of volatility models preferred.
• Knowledge of market risk regulations and experience in implementation of regulatory models.
• Strong proficiency in one or more of the following programming languages: C++, Python, R, MATLAB.
• Strong regulatory understanding such as BASEL, CCAR, DFAST, CECL, SR-11/7 etc.
• Understanding of market trends and demands in the financial services sector and issues faced by clients by staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business.
• Robust verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and report writing skills.
• Self-starter with strong problem-solving skills.
• Project management and leadership qualities.

Disclaimer:

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