Senior Quantitative Analyst / Manager, Markets Model Validation
At a glance
Senior Data Science role at Westpac Group. Sydney · full-time.
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What you'll do
- Independently test models used in financial markets, risk and treasury, including derivative valuations and regulatory capital models
- Challenge complex valuation and risk models, checking their assumptions and performance
- Work with Markets, Risk and Treasury stakeholders on model governance and risk decisions
What you bring
- You have strong quantitative experience in financial markets, including linear and nonlinear derivative valuation and risk models
- You understand IRRBB modelling and the named regulatory standards, including APS111 and APS116
- You can assess complex models independently and explain quantitative findings clearly to stakeholders
- You can program in C++, R or a comparable language
Who this fits
This full-time permanent role suits a senior quantitative professional who can work independently and communicate with stakeholders at all levels. It is based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide.
From the employer
What’s the role?
You'll play a key role in independently assessing and validating models used across Financial Markets, Risk and Treasury. From derivative valuation and market risk models through to regulatory capital and treasury models, you'll help ensure strong model governance and sound risk management across the business.
It's an exciting time to join the team. With continued investment in the Model Risk function and a growing focus on supporting increasingly sophisticated products, models and regulatory requirements, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the bank's most strategic and complex model risk challenges while building deep expertise across markets, treasury and risk disciplines. This growth also creates opportunities for career development and progression as the team continues to expand.
This is a full-time permanent opportunity based in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Adelaide.
You'll work closely with stakeholders across Markets, Risk and Treasury, contribute to high-profile initiatives, and help shape model risk practices across the Group. The role offers exposure to a broad range of financial products, the opportunity to influence decisions at senior levels, and the chance to play a key role in the future growth and success of the team.
What do I need?
• Strong experience working in a financial markets quantitative environment, with expertise in derivative valuation and risk models across a range of products, including linear and nonlinear derivatives.
• Knowledge of IRRBB models and a sound understanding of relevant regulatory standards, including APS111, APS116, APS117, CPS226 and APS180.
• Ability to independently assess, challenge and validate complex valuation and risk models, applying strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain complex quantitative concepts clearly and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Programming capability in C++, R or a similar language. Experience with version control tools and market risk platforms such as Murex, Calypso, Real Time Credit Engine or QRM will be highly regarded.
Why join us?
We’re obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:
• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.
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