Senior Manager – Basel Model Analytics recruitment

Our client, a leading financial services company, currently seeks a Senior Manager - Basel Model Analytics, to be based in Cockfosters, London

The Senior Manager - Basel Model Analytics will be responsible for:
-Leading and guiding teams on the scoping, design, development, validation, implementation of Basel credit risk models.
-Leading and guiding teams on the governance and implementation of all Basel credit risk models for Asset Finance.
-Overseeing project management of individual model development projects and ensure all models are built on track and on budget, as well as managing the activities of teams working on such developments, to ensure that high quality models are delivered on time that meet business requirements and can be implemented.
-Supporting the stakeholder communication process throughout the end-to-end model lifecycle, clearly identifying where additional stakeholders need involvement and ensure that all affected colleagues (inside and outside Risk, the business, IT, etc) are aware of the model development work and its impact and requirements.
-Managing a large team of technical staff to ensure that their contribution to the business is optimised and that staff are developed to their maximum potential and that their overall capacity is increased, avoiding key skill dependencies, including the development of specific training plans, and working with all Managers to ensure they are developed and strengthened as their careers progress.

As such, the successful Senior Manager - Basel Model Analytics will have the following skills and experience:
-A good degree in a numerate subject, preferably at a postgraduate level, and preferably in a relevant subject (e.g. maths, statistics, operational research, economics, engineering)
-At least 5+ years' experience in the development of risk models in the financial industry
-Expert knowledge of modern risk management techniques within the finance industry, and in the use of risk models throughout such an environment, including technical expertise of at least one major area (e.g. Basel Credit Risk Modelling, Operation Model development, Stress Testing and Forecasting)
-Knowledgeable in the use of statistical packages (including dealing with large datasets) and model development environments.
-Excellent team leadership including a proven track record in leading and motivating teams including experience of stakeholder management.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Senior Manager - Basel Model Analytics with strong communication, project and programme management skills to work for one of the most respected financial services company in the world.

If you have the above qualities, and wish to further your career as a Senior Manager - Basel Model Analytics, then please apply today.

Randstad Financial Professional encourage applications from individuals of all ages backgrounds. Appointment will be made on merit alone but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Randstad Financial Professional acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment an employment business for temporary recruitment as defined by the Conduct of Employment Agencies Employment Business Regulations 2003