Non Financial Risk (NFR) Internal Model Validation - Quantitative Analysis
Country: Spain
**WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING**
**RISKS is looking for a NON FINANCIAL RISK (NFR) INTERNAL MODEL VALIDATION ANALYST (QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS), based in our HEADQUARTERS (BOADILLA DEL MONTE) office.**
**WHY YOU SHOULD CONSIDER THIS OPPORTUNITY**
**Credit Risk, Interest Rate Risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, reputational risk**There are many types of risks, that's why it analysis and quantification is key for our purpose of being a Simple, Personal and Fair bank.
Working on risks means doing it from a management perspective that contributes to the sustainable progress of people and companies.
Santander is proud of being an organization where there are equal opportunities regardless of gender identity, culture and disability. Our mission is to contribute to help more people and business prosper.
**WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING**
As a **NFR Internal Model Validation Analyst, **you will be part of is responsible, among others, for the independent validation of those models from the Economic Research area (forecasting), Compliance, Insurance, Operational risk and Pensions. The modelling techniques include a rich variety of mathematics, ranging from statistics, stochastic processes, differential geometry, algebra or Machine Learning techniques.
We need someone like you to help us in different fronts:
- The validation process consists in the analysis of the following key areas: Mathematical model foundations, model performance and sensitivities, model infrastructure, data and model usages. Most of the analysis is based on our own challenge models (Python) plus a close interaction with the model owners and users of all geographies in Santander. Besides, there is a fluent communication with the Internal and External Audit functions as well as with other validation hubs.
- As part of the Risk function (2nd LoD), the aforementioned analysis is embedded within the model risk assessment and concludes with a validation report (normally built with LaTeX), findings and a model risk rating.
- The non-financial unit fosters a collaboration atmosphere, open environment, constant innovation, accuracy and attention to detail. Being on the edge is key to the function, so the team regularly prepares internal courses and seminars on relevant research topics.
**WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR**
EXPERIENCE
- 1-2 years of relevant experience.
EDUCATION
- University studies with a very strong background in mathematics and computer science; also valuable are economy and actuarial sciences. PhD and publications would be a plus.
SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
- High level in designing and coding in some programming language, preferably Python.
- Proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
- Self-motivated person, completely result-oriented with focus on automation and quality.
- Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively as a member of the team.
- Will to keep up with the latest research and prepare internal presentations and seminars.