Assurance - Associate / Senior Specialist (Quantitative Analytics - Credit and Valuation Specialist)

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global professional services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a skilled individual in credit modeling and quantitative analysis. The role involves developing credit risk models, validating financial instruments, and managing projects. Ideal candidates will possess strong analytical abilities, programming skills in languages such as R and Python, and a relevant degree. The firm offers a dynamic environment focused on professional growth and collaboration.

Benefits

Continuous learning opportunities

Flexible work arrangements

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in model development and validation, especially in credit risk.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks while meeting tight deadlines.
• Strong ability to communicate complex concepts effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate credit risk models for Basel and IFRS 9.
• Generate high-quality model validation reports.
• Manage projects and deliver clear, concise findings.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Programming languages (R, Python, SAS, VBA)

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in quantitative field

Industry related certification (FRM, CFA)

Tools

SAS

R

Python

Power BI

VBA

Job description

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Other locations: Primary Location Only

Date: Jul 31, 2025

Requisition ID: 1631524

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

The opportunity

We are looking to grow our Quantitative Analytics and Treasury Services (“QATS”) practice within the Financial Services - Financial Accounting Advisory Services (“FAAS”) . More concretely we are looking for credit modelling and quant finance individual to support Assurance teams with with independent quantitative analysis on various financial instruments and model testing used for the purpose of financial reporting. Included are opportunities to develop individual consulting skillsets and to provide services in areas of model governance and frameworks.

The service we provide within EY cover a broad spectrum of responsibilities faced with respect to financial instruments valuations and expected credit loss modelling. You will experience ongoing professional development through interactions with internal and external clients.

The QATS team at EY uses sophisticated techniques from financial engineering to credit modelling to assist clients to develop risk models for pricing, risk management and regulatory compliance purposes.

Your key responsibilities:

• Perform model development and model validations on credit risk models for Basel and IFRS 9 purposes
• Identify sources of model risk through comprehensive review of all model components and developmental evidence and challenging the assumptions and basis of which the components are being derived
• Employ statistical modelling methodologies in performing validation and produce results to be analyzed from statistical as well as business perspective.
• Keep updated on industry developments in terms of regulatory requirements and best practice modelling techniques
• Write high quality model validation reports and/or presentations
• Valuation of Financial Instruments
• Perform independent valuation for a diverse range of financial instruments
  • Assist in developing valuation models to assess a variety of financial instruments adopting option pricing theory, fixed income and structured finance models, Monte Carlo simulation, statistical analysis, and other quantitative analysis
  • Provide assistance in review of valuation approach, methodology, and assumptions adopted by clients
• Project Management
  • Technically contribute to managing projects which includes packaging overall project findings into clear, concise and high-quality deliverables
  • Ensure all modelling tasks are completed timely
• Build valuable relationships with external clients and internal peers
• Challenge yourself to continually learn and teach, mentoring others while developing your own career through various exposures in client projects

Skills and attributes for success

• Work effectively as a team member, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication and updating team members on progress
• Highly motivated, ability to multi-task, work independently under minimum supervision and deliver top-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Dedicated, innovative, resourceful, analytical and able to work under pressure
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong drive to excel professionally, and to guide and motivate others
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrate integrity, values, principles, and work ethics within a professional environment

The successful candidate must be able to display several achievements below:

• Within 6 months of joining, the candidate should:
  • Understand how various credit risk parameters are developed and validated
  • Gain basic understanding on programming languages, such as R, Python, SAS and VBA.
  • Understand the mechanics and valuation methodology behind various derivative financial instruments and perform valuation for such financial instruments using EY developed tools
  • Work independently with minimum supervision and take ownership on the projects assigned
• Within 1 year of joining, the candidate should:
  • Confidently manage client and resolve issues typically encountered by client with regards to credit risk parameters quantification
  • Explain to general non-technical audiences on the rationale of the assumptions, methodologies and movements of various credit risk parameters
  • Adaptive and committed in intense environment and tight deadlines in providing deliverables to stake holders
  • Excellent time management and prioritize various projects allocated
  • Able to work together within the team and actively provide guidance to junior staffs in order to deliver high quality work products

To qualify for the role, you must have the following attributes:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in a quantitative field e.g. mathematics, statistics, quantitative finance, data science, business analytics, physics, financial engineering or engineering with programming skills
• Industry related certification is a plus (e.g., FRM, CFA)
• For senior role, minimum 2 years of relevant experience in any of the following areas: Model Development & Validation, and Stress Testing
• Experience in working in a team-oriented environment with proven track record of managing teams and delivering in fast-paced and demanding environments
• Experience in analytical and risk management tools/systems (e.g. SAS, R, Python, VBA, Power BI)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong written communication and presentation skills to multiple levels of management and teams
• Proven ability to work autonomously and in teams

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Prior working experience in banking industry, specifically, credit model development or validation will be highly advantageous
• Prior working experience in global professional services organization or mid-tier firms will be highly advantageous

What we look for

Highly motivated individuals with excellent analytical skills and the ability to prioritize shifting workloads in a rapidly changing industry. An effective communicator, you’ll be a confident team player that collaborates with people from various teams while looking to develop your career in a dynamic organization.

The successful candidate must also be committed to staying at the cutting edge of both the latest credit risk modelling techniques, business developments and accounting standards. We're seeking leaders with the ability to quickly anticipate and respond to the issues of a networked and constantly changing global economy.

What we offer

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible

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