Quant Analytics Manager [Multiple Positions Available]

JPMorgan Chase; New York (NY); On-site; USD 169,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

JPMorgan Chase in New York, NY seeks a Quant Analytics Lead to oversee model surveillance, validation, and governance within CIB Finance. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, assess model performance, and guide a team of associates to ensure regulatory and business requirements are met.

The role requires a Master's in Economics/Finance/Math/Statistics and at least three years of experience with PPNR, balance sheet risk, CCAR/ICAA stress testing, and advanced Python econometrics.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Math, Statistics or related field.
• 3 years of experience in Quant Analytics or related occupation plus relevant skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform model surveillance and validation of forecasting frameworks.
• Lead model governance initiatives within CIB Finance; collaborate with lines of business and regulators.
• Oversee model performance monitoring activities and quarterly status assessments.
• Guide a team of associates; assign tasks and ensure quality and efficiency.
• Provide guidance on model usage and regulatory controls.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Python (Statsmodels)

Time series forecasting

Model risk assessment

Model governance

Regulatory compliance

Benchmark modeling

Education

Master's degree in Economics/Finance/Math/Statistics

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Duties: Perform model surveillance activities ranging from proposing enhancements to existing models, assessing extensions to scope of existing models, and developing benchmarking models. Validate quantitative forecasting frameworks to ensure they satisfy statistical criteria within the CIB Finance space by performing regression diagnostics on modelling assumptions, model specifications, and residual analysis. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to evaluate model effectiveness, identify model risks and limitations, and ensure models meet regulatory and business requirements. Leverage feature selection techniques to build benchmark models. Refine and deliver model validation report to model risk officers, model developers and model users. Oversee model performance monitoring activities, including quarterly ongoing model performance monitoring and model status assessment. Lead model governance initiatives within CIB Finance coverage by partnering with Lines of Business, regulatory policy, financial reporting, quantitative research, and other finance and risk teams. Guide a team of associates, including assigning tasks to junior team members, reviewing their work for quality and accuracy, and providing guidance to increase their efficiency and support their development. Provide guidance on appropriate model usage and compensating controls and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum education and experience required: Master's degree in Economics, Finance, Math, Statistics, or related field of study plus 3 years of experience in the job offered or as Quant Analytics or related occupation.

Skills Required: This position requires three (3) years of experience with the following: Conducting Corporate and Investment Banking PPNR, balance sheet risk analysis, and stress forecasting leveraging advanced statistical and econometric computational techniques using Python packages including Statsmodels, Scikit- learn, and SciPy; Applying probability theory and numerical methods to identify model risks and enhance model reliability; Developing benchmark models for Corporate and Investment Banking PPNR and balance sheet forecasting and capital planning purpose; Designing forecasting frameworks using quantitative approaches including linear regression, logistic regression, and time series modeling; Designing scenarios, analyzing outcomes, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements through documentation and reporting using regulatory capital planning stress testing exercises, including CCAR and ICAA; Crafting technical documentation and reports for both internal stakeholders and regulators; Translating quantitative analyses into insights to facilitate communication; Identifying model risk issues and implementing risk management controls and frameworks; Developing strategies for regulatory capital planning stress testing exercises, recovery and resolution planning, and addressing controls gaps to mitigate potential risks; Developing and integrating quantitative models into business processes and decision-making frameworks; Implementing models, aligning model outputs with strategic business goals, and facilitating model review operational efficiency; Lead projects to enhance model governance, ensuring compliance with internal and industry standards and regulatory guidelines, and drive continuous improvement in model development and application.

Job Location: 237 Park Ave, New York, NY, 10017.

Full-Time. Salary: $168,500 - $215,000 per year.