Model Operation Subject Matter Expert- SME (Senior AVP)

Absa Group; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to lead and support model deployment in production environments. This role involves managing model risks, overseeing implementation processes, and facilitating audits to ensure compliance and efficiency. The successful candidate will have a strong background in commerce or finance, coupled with advanced SAS skills, and will play a crucial role in mentoring team members to achieve optimal performance. Join a forward-thinking organization that values innovation and excellence, and contribute to shaping a prosperous future in the banking sector.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role preferred.
• Advanced SAS Certification or relevant experience mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in model implementation processes and manage Model Risk.
• Enable audit processes and remediate identified issues.

Skills

Model Implementation

Risk Management

Coaching and Mentoring

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor degree in Commerce, Finance or Risk Management

Bachelor's Degrees and Advanced Diplomas in Business, Commerce and Management Studies

Tools

SAS

Job description

Empowering Africa’s tomorrow, together…one story at a time.

With over 100 years of rich history and strongly positioned as a local bank with regional and international expertise, a career with our family offers the opportunity to be part of this exciting growth journey, to reset our future and shape our destiny as a proudly African group.

Job Summary

To provide leadership and support in the execution of code implemented from Model Deployment in the production environment.

Job Description

Accountabilities:

1. Assist Deployment Subject Matter Expert (SME) in model implementation processes as described in the MRP and Model Implementation Standard.
2. Manage Model Risk related to model implementation and deployment.
3. Manage the Book of Work related to the model execution.
4. Enable audit – internal and external – and other assurance processes and requirements.
5. Remediate identified issues relating to audit and assurance.
6. Review and assess risks and recommend appropriate course of action to mitigate introducing risks into the production environment.
7. Motivate team members through coaching and mentoring to perform and deliver optimally.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor degree in Commerce, Finance or Risk Management, Statistical or Mathematical, Information Technology.
2. 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role (preferred).
3. SAS: Advanced Certification or relevant experience mandatory.

Technical considerations:

1. Solid experience in the implementation of code to a production environment taking all aspects relating to process and procedure into account.
2. Attention to details and controls.
3. Consider the 3 core discussion and capabilities: SAS, Model Risk and Regulatory knowledge are an added advantage.

Education

Bachelor`s Degrees and Advanced Diplomas: Business, Commerce and Management Studies (Required)