Jobs in South Africa: Modelling Data & Implementation Engineer

Mashreq Bank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial institution is seeking a Modelling Data & Implementation Engineer in Johannesburg. The role involves managing the life cycle of modelling data, stakeholder communication, and ensuring data quality in credit processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Quantitative Modelling or related fields, and at least 1.5 years of experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1.5 years experience in a relevant role.
• Proven ability to manage diverse tasks in a complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Research implementation standards and policies.
• Design and manage modelling data preparation processes.
• Facilitate correct model embedment into credit processes.

Skills

SAS Cerfication

Quantitative and analytical thinking

Communication skills (Verbal, Written)

Knowledge of modelling and statistics

Knowledge of Credit Risk and Banking Products

Knowledge of Data warehousing, Databases and data structures

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantitative Modelling and/or Computer Science

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Risk Management and Financial Risk Management

Job description

Modelling Data & Implementation Engineer

The overall purpose of the role is to be actively involved in the end-to-end life cycle of modelling data and implementation processes, performing designing and testing tasks, while also be closely involved in the analyses, construction, enhancement and documentation of modelling data and implementation processes. During the implementation phase, the role will be tasked to facilitate correct model use embedment within credit. The role will review and influence the quality of delivery within the team to encourage alignment to policies and standards ensuring sustainable and stable solutions. The role encompasses the monitoring and management of the Impairment and Regulatory processes in preparation for business and regulatory reporting.

Job Description

Accountability: Modelling data and implementation processes/solutions (70%)

• Research model implementation standards as well as other relevant policies and standards.
• Perform certain tasks to give effect to the controls within the modelling data and implementation environment.
• Perform investigative and analyses tasks identifying modelling data in the warehouse as well as other sources.
• Design, manage and perform modelling data preparation processes.
• Investigate different methods and approaches to use during modelling data preparation.
• Analyse model build documentation and other modelling artefacts to understand, investigate and analyse modelling data requirements.
• Lead modelling data testing and data quality assessment within the modelling context to provide assurance that the modelling data is fit for purpose.
• Lead and create model implementation and control documentation (specifically implementation sign-off document and post implementation review document)
• Influence model implementation platforms and designs.
• Develop model implementation code and artefacts.
• Manage time across multiple initiatives.
• Review & understand credit policies and model usage.
• Assist model owners and credit model stakeholders to use the models correctly by providing model use guidance and training.

Accountability: Stakeholder Engagement (25%)

• Clearly communicate progress, results of investigations and other tasks to line manager and/or initiative lead.
• Escalate delays to line manager and/or initiative lead.
• Communicate clearly with other support teams (e.g. BIIS) to enable timely delivery of modelling data and model implementation projects.
• Present findings, designs documentation and other modelling data implementation documentation to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate model embedment into credit operational processes ensuring correct model usage.

Accountability: People management (5%)

• Manage modelling data and implementation execution of specific initiatives agreed with line management.
• Review and influence the quality of delivery within the team to encourage alignment to policies and standards.

Education and Experience Required

• Minimum B-degree in Quantitative Modelling and/or Computer Science (NQF level no. 7) preferred
• Minimum 1.5 years experience

Knowledge & Skills:

• SAS Cerfication
• Quantitative and analytical thinking
• Knowledge of modelling and statistics
• Communication skills (Verbal, Written)
• Knowledge of Credit Risk and Banking Products
• Knowledge of Data warehousing, Data bases and data structures

Competencies:

• Adapting and responding to change
• Creating and innovating
• Presenting and communicating information
• Learning and researching

Education

• Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Risk Management and Financial Risk Management (Required)