MGR/AVP, Quantitative Model Analyst

OCBC Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Learning & development

Wellbeing support

Job summary

OCBC Bank in Singapore seeks a quantitatively driven professional to validate models used in pricing, risk, and ALM. You will work with replication frameworks and benchmark against advanced ML/DL approaches, liaising with front office and risk teams to deliver detailed validation reports.

The role requires a degree in a quantitative field, strong analytical abilities, and proficiency in programming languages such as C++, Python, and C#.

Qualifications

• Experience in quantitative finance, such as model development, validation, pricing or risk models.
• Degree in a quantitative subject (math, CS, physics, engineering, statistics, data science, etc.).
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of stochastic calculus, Monte Carlo, or PDE modelling.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language (C#, C++, Python) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Validate quantitative models through replication frameworks for derivative pricing and statistical models.
• Benchmark against independently developed models, including ML/ DL approaches.
• Collaborate with front office and risk control to produce detailed validation reports.
• Own select internal initiatives and contribute to bank-wide projects requiring quantitative expertise.

Skills

Quantitative finance

Model validation

Programming: C++

Programming: Python

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in quantitative field

Tools

C#

C++

Python

Job description

WHO WE ARE

As Singapore’s longest established bank, we have been dedicated to enabling individuals and businesses to achieve their aspirations since 1932. How? By taking the time to truly understand people. From there, we provide support, services, solutions, and career paths that meet their individual needs and desires. Today, we’re on a journey of transformation. Leveraging technology and creativity to become a future-ready learning organisation. But for all that change, our strategic ambition is consistently clear and bold, which is to be Asia’s leading financial services partner for a sustainable future. We invite you to build the bank of the future. Innovate the way we deliver financial services. Work in friendly, supportive teams. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

Why join

If you thrive on making a significant impact in a dynamic and competitive environment through innovative thinking, then this role is perfect for you. As a member of our team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and work with a diverse range of mathematical models in the banking industry, covering areas such as trading, risk management, ALM, and other functions. You will gain extensive exposure to both traditional pricing/risk models and cutting-edge AI technologies and applications. We foster an environment that encourages you to pursue your interests and excel at your best.

How you succeed

This is an ideal opportunity for individuals who are self-motivated, self-managed, and excel at prioritizing tasks with minimal supervision. If you possess a strong willingness to learn, take ownership of your work, and confidently express your views, along with possessing exceptional teamwork skills, actively listening to diverse perspectives, and effectively communicating your ideas to contribute to the overall success of the team, then this opportunity is perfect for you.

What you do

• Validate quantitative models through independently developed replication frameworks, covering both derivative pricing and statistical models.
• Alternatively, perform validation against independently developed benchmark models, including advanced machine learning and deep learning approaches.
• Liaise with front office and risk control functions on results and produce detailed validation reports.
• Take ownership of some of the team’s internal initiatives and projects.
• Contribute to the various bank wide projects that require quantitative technical expertise.

Who you work with

Group Risk Management works independently to protect, build, and drive our businesses. The team support good decision-making. With strong risk analysis. And a crucial, comprehensive role in sharpening our competitive edge. Optimising risk-adjusted returns. It’s about seeking and adopting best-in-class practices. Protecting the group from unforeseen losses. Keeping risk within appetite. Embracing change and managing growth in one of the world’s strongest banks.

Who you are

• Experience in quantitative finance, such as model development, validation, pricing or risk models.
• Degree in a quantitative subject, such as mathematics, computer science, physics, engineering, statistics, data science, quantitative finance, or equivalent.
• Analytical skills and knowledge of mathematical models and methods in stochastic calculus, Monte Carlo simulation and/or PDE modelling.
• Experience with at least one programming language is essential. In particular, C#, C++, and/or Python are a plus.
• Ability to work independently and carry out all project aspects, such as modelling, coding, documentation, and stakeholder management.
• Strong communication skills, as the candidate must be able to communicate complex ideas and concepts into simple and easily understandable terms.
• Ability to relate to people and build rapport to gain the respect of subordinates and peers.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to build and maintain professional relationships.

What we offer

• Competitive base salary.
• A suite of holistic, flexible benefits to suit every lifestyle.
• Community initiatives.
• Industry-leading learning and professional development opportunities.
• Your wellbeing, growth and aspirations are every bit as cared for as the needs of our customers.

Let’s build the bank we need for the future we want. Find the best version of yourself in a friendly, supportive team. Build lasting value in your community. Help people grow their assets, business, and investments. Take your learning as far as you can. Or simply enjoy a vibrant, future-ready career. Your Opportunity Starts Here.

As the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, we have grown from strength to strength to become a regional financial services group. With a deep history in Asia, we offer the most comprehensive coverage across ASEAN and Greater China, complemented with a presence in the leading economies of New York, London and Sydney. We are the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets with one of the world’s highest credit rating (Aa1 by Moody’s and AA- by both Fitch and S&P). We offer private banking services through our wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals. Our insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia.