Associate, Counterparty Credit Risk Modeling

Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • PhD or Master's degree in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field; CFA, FRM certifications are a plus.
  • 2-5 years of experience in counterparty credit risk, xVA, or market risk modeling.
  • Knowledge of capital markets, derivatives products, SFT products, and related valuation methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of CCR concepts (PFE, EPE, collateral, netting) and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in statistical programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL) and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI).
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and enhancement of PFE methodologies for both existing and new products.
  • Perform model calibration and ongoing monitoring activities, including root-cause analysis of breaches and the development of remediation actions.
  • Provide BAU support and conduct ad-hoc analyses to investigate production issues, collaborating with IT for remediation solutions.
  • Participate in UAT and collaborate with IT and data teams to support new business initiatives and system enhancements.
  • Work closely with the model validation group on changes and remediation efforts addressing validation findings.
  • Partner with risk officers and other stakeholders to enhance the overall CCR framework and strengthen risk management practices.

Benefits

  • Participation in a hybrid workforce model allowing work from home and office.
  • Opportunities for hands-on experience with CCR analytics framework and enterprise risk management practices.
Full Job Description


Role Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Associate to join the Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) Analytics team. This role will lead model ongoing monitoring, BAU support, and ad-hoc analyses, while driving enhancements in data quality, model calibration and production controls. This role will also support the development and continuous enhancement of CCR models. This role offers substantial opportunities to gain hands-on experience with the CCR analytics framework, derivatives and SFT valuation methodologies, and broader enterprise risk management practices. This role requires a strong quantitative and analytical background and ability to develop effective modeling solutions to complex business problems.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and enhancement of PFE methodologies for both existing and new products.
  • Perform model calibration and ongoing monitoring activities, including root-cause analysis of breaches and the development of remediation actions.
  • Perform BAU support and ad-hoc analyses to investigate production issues, partnering with IT to implement remediation solutions.
  • Participate in UAT and collaborate with IT and data teams to support new business initiatives and system enhancements.
  • Work closely with model validation group on model changes and remediation efforts to address validation findings.
  • Partner with risk officers, risk reporting and other stakeholders to enhance the overall CCR framework and strengthen risk management practices.


Qualifications

  • PhD or Master's degree in Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics, or a related quantitative field. Professional certifications (e.g. CFA, FRM) are a plus.
  • 2-5 years of experience in counterparty credit risk, xVA or market risk modeling.
  • Knowledge of capital markets, derivatives products, SFT products, and related valuation methodologies.
  • Strong understanding of CCR concepts (PFE, EPE, collateral, netting) and regulatory requirements.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
  • Proficiency in statistical programming languages (e.g. Python, SQL), and data visualization tools (e.g. Power BI) etc.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.

SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required.

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