Senior Analyst- Risk Analytics

MUFG Bank, Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

MUFG Bank, Ltd in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Analyst- Risk Analytics to contribute to market and counterparty credit risk modelling across MUFG’s banking and securities businesses. You will develop, test, and maintain risk models, support model risk management, and prepare management reports.

Applicants should have 2–5 years in a financial institution, strong knowledge of derivatives, VaR, PFE, and experience with Python, R, Excel, and VBA. An MSc in Finance/Math/Engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in a banking/financial services environment, preferably in a model development role.
• Understanding of financial markets and products including derivatives.
• Knowledge of derivative pricing principles and stochastic calculus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with risk model development and maintenance.
• Develop, maintain and improve market and counterparty risk models.
• Design and run model validation tests for model assumptions and implementation.

Skills

Python

R

Excel

VBA

Derivatives

Stochastic calculus

Education

Finance or Maths MSc or above

Tools

C#

C++

Job description

## Senior Analyst- Risk AnalyticsApplylocations: MUFG Global Service Private Ltd. - Bengaluru (BCIT)time type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 10077736-WD**Do you want your voice heard and your actions to count?**Discover your opportunity with Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG), one of the world’s leading financial groups. Across the globe, we’re 150,000 colleagues, striving to make a difference for every client, organization, and community we serve. We stand for our values, building long-term relationships, serving society, and fostering shared and sustainable growth for a better world.With a vision to be the world’s most trusted financial group, it’s part of our culture to put people first, listen to new and diverse ideas and collaborate toward greater innovation, speed and agility. This means investing in talent, technologies, and tools that empower you to own your career.Join MUFG, where being inspired is expected and making a meaningful impact is rewarded.Risk Analytics Group (RAG) is a specialized area within the Risk Management Division, responsible for Market Risk Models, Capital Models, Counterparty Exposure Models, Credit Models and Initial Margin models.The successful candidate will be part of the team that is responsible for the development and maintenance of the Potential Future Exposure (PFE), SIMM, VaR, Stress Testing and capital models. These models are used for internal control as well as regulatory capital. The models calculate exposure and capital for multiple business lines including Rates, FX, Credit, Equity and Securities Financing.The candidate will work closely with other team members in RAG, market risk management, counterparty credit risk management, IT development teams, and model risk management. The successful candidate will work in an inclusive and proactive way, ensuring that the team takes the lead in new model development and resolves issues as they arise, communicating clearly in management reports.**Roles and Responsibilities**In this role, you will be responsible for market and counterparty credit risk modelling across MUFG’s banking and securities businesses. You will:* Assist with risk model development and maintenance* Develop, maintain and improve market and counterparty risk models* Design and run model validation tests, for both model assumptions and implementation. Investigate issues and propose changes where there are model weaknesses.* Support model risk management requirements including model documentation, model validation and model performance monitoring.* Specify and test system changes to implement improvements.* Improve existing operational controls around the exposure models and propose new ones to increase robustness.* Support business and risk management requests in investigations into exposure calculations for specific trades.* Ad-hoc projects as required, including collaboration with market and counterparty credit risk management and model risk management.* Prepare summary reporting for working groups and committees that review model performance* Investigating issues* Ad-hoc projects as required* Proactively contribute to wider Risk function initiatives and projects.**Job Requirements:****Required*** 2–5 years of experience in a banking, financial services, or other regulated financial institution environment, preferably in a model development role* Understanding of financial markets and products including derivatives* Knowledge of derivative pricing principles* Knowledge of stochastic calculus* Familiarity with Python, R, Excel and VBA**Desirable*** Understanding of market and counterparty risk exposure measures such as VaR, PFE, EE, CVA, Stress Testing* Experience in a risk-related role* Knowledge of advanced programming languages (C#, C++)**Education / Qualifications**:Finance or highly numerate education (Maths, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science) at MSc level or above**Personal Requirements*** Excellent communication skills with the ability to adjust to different audiences.* Highly motivated and innovative, able to work on own initiative.* Excellent accuracy and attention to detail with an analytical mind-set* Good team player with professional attitude* Good time management and ability to prioritize.* Ability to manage large workloads and tight deadlines, balancing urgent tasks and longer-term projects.* Strong decision-making skills, the ability to demonstrate sound judgement* Strong problem-solving skills* Strong numerical skillsMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) is an equal opportunity employer. We view our employees as our key assets as they are fundamental to our long-term growth and success. MUFG is committed to hiring based on merit and organsational fit, regardless of race, religion or gender.