A tier 1 American Investment Bank is looking to bring on a VP level candidate to join their Model Risk team covering XVA and Counterparty Risk Models
This individual will be responsible for performing model validation duties across a range of XVA models including pricing and risk models across a broad range of asset classes. This individual will be exposed to Equities, Rates, FX, Commodities, and OTC derivatives.
The ideal hire will have 5+ years working in a XVA/Counterparty Risk model validation function, with exposure to a range of traded asset classes. The ideal candidate will have hands on experience in Python, C++, R, or SQL and a higher level degree in a Mathematical function.
Responsibilities:
- Research and test XVA, derivatives pricing and Counterparty Risk models across a range of asset classes
- Perform ad-hoc model analysis as required
- Work closely with XVA Traders and front office quant development team to mitigate issues in pricing and risk models
- Design new benchmark models to monitor performance
Qualifications:
- 5+ years in a Quantitative risk function, market risk, model validation, risk analytics, quant modelling
- Exposure to Derivatives Pricing, XVA, and Counterparty Risk Models
- Working knowledge of a range of asset classes (Equities, Rates, FX, Fixed Income, Commodities, OTC Derivatives)
- Masters or Phd degree
- Working Ability in Python, C++, R, or SQL
