Risk Officer

Job #:
req37986

Organization:
World Bank

Sector:
Risk

Grade:
GF

Term Duration:
3 years 0 months

Recruitment Type:
International Recruitment

Location:
Washington, DC,United States

Required Language(s):
English

Preferred Language(s):
English

Closing Date:
8/27/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

VPU Context

The WBG Chief Risk Officer Vice Presidency (CROVP) is the core unit responsible for Group-wide institutional risk oversight, including establishment and monitoring adherence to risk policies and guidelines and risk assessment and reporting to the Board and executive management. Its mission is to enable and support the WBG to achieve its goals in a financially sustainable manner. The VPU assists management with identifying and managing Group-wide cross-cutting risks, enhancing risk response decisions, reducing financial and operational surprises and losses, seizing opportunities and improving deployment of capital. The WBG CRO Vice Presidency includes the IBRD/IDA, IFC, and MIGA risk teams and covers a wide range of financial and non-financial risks.

CROMR is looking to recruit a Risk Officer under the Model Risk function in CROVP, based in Washington, DC.

Duties and Accountabilities:
• Conduct independent validation of models within the CROMR model inventory, ensuring consistency, rigor, and adherence to the model risk governance framework, identifying model risks and engaging with stakeholders on appropriate remediation actions and follow-up plans.
• Independently build, maintain, and enhance independent benchmark quantitative models using Python programming language, across areas such as economic capital, financial statement forecasting, credit risk, market risk and non-financial risk, supported by robust analytical data infrastructure, automated quality controls, and structured data storage to enable efficient, reproducible, and well-governed model development and validation.
• Ensure the CROMR model analytics library remains robust, well tested, well documented, and current, with benchmark models maintained for on-demand execution and effective support of independent model validation and challenge.
• Build and maintain good working relationships with model development/owners' teams to support the establishment, communication, and consistent application of model validation & governance standards.
• Support model governance activities for models within the inventory, including assigning independent model risk ratings, monitoring validation status, assessing compliance with the framework requirements.
• Contribute to strengthening awareness and understanding of the model governance environment across the World Bank Group through collaboration, communication, and engagement with relevant stakeholders.
• Build and maintain external professional relationships and industry contacts to stay abreast of emerging practices and developments in model risk management and quantitative modelling.

Selection Criteria

Education:
• Advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative discipline.

Experience:
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in model validation, financial modelling, or risk management, preferably within an international or major financial services organization.
• Demonstrated experience of building and delivering production-grade quantitative models, including economic capital, financial statement forecasting, credit, market, or insurance risk models, that meet high standards of accuracy, transparency, and documentation.

Financial and Risk Knowledge:
• Ability to analyze complex financial models and translate theoretical concepts into practical applications relevant to WBG's work.
• Strong knowledge of economic capital, credit risk, market risk, or insurance risk models, as well as broader industry practices and trends in risk modelling.
• Good understanding of corporate finance principles, and the business models of multilateral development banks, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and their implications for risk measurement and capital adequacy assessment.
• Strong understanding of market developments, geopolitical factors, and the associated risks relevant to financial modelling and risk management.

Technical and Quantitative Skills:
• Advanced programming skills in one or more languages such as Python, C++, or MATLAB, with the ability to write, interpret, and apply code in support of rigorous model analysis.
• Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning models; experience validating or auditing AI/ML models would be an advantage.

Communication Skills:
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to convey complex technical and quantitative concepts clearly to non-specialist audiences, including senior management.

Collaboration:
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and maintain strong team spirit within the immediate team and work collaboratively with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders across other units and disciplines.

Risk Management & Internal Controls:
• Able to advise senior management on technical risk and control issues such as development of key risk and control indicators, risk tolerances.

**This internal requisition is open to WBG andIMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case anexternal candidate applies, their application will not be considered.**

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

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