Model Validation Quantitative Analyst | Risk

Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise whose mission is to transform traditional banking by developing innovative solutions for the business, operations and work culture of Groupe BPCE worldwide. 

As part of Groupe BPCE’s international division, Natixis in Portugal designs and delivers solutions for its two core areas – Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management – as well as transversal services that support all entities across the Group. 

With more than 3,000 employees representing 46 nationalities, the teams work across Information Technology, Banking Support Activities, and Compliance, in an integrated, inclusive, and cross-functional way, supporting all business lines and platforms of the Group. 

A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis in Portugal Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Experienced Quantitative Analyst to join the CUSO Model Validation team within Model Risk Management (MRM). The MRM Group within the Risk Department (Model Risk & Risk Governance) is responsible for Model Validation, Model Risk Assessment, and Model Risk Management for Natixis’ Group.  

He/she/they will be responsible for conducting independent validation of various types of models used across the company to assess and quantify model risk. 

Essential duties and responsibilities 

• The Model Risk Validator will be coordinating and conducting model validation processes and monitoring in adherence with internal policies, procedures, and regulatory guidelines. 

• This role will work cross-functionally within the organization including collaboration with business lines as well as key integral support units. 

• The validation work encompasses evaluating the models based on various aspects including model data, parameters, design and methodology, implementation, and model documentation. 

• The Model Risk Validator will be responsible to organize the overall validation process for each topic and to present the outcome of the validations to Committees and to track the remediation that might arise from this work. 

• Masters or PhD in economics, statistics, finance, physics, mathematics, or other quantitative fields.  
• Minimum 2/3 years of experience in model validation, model development, quantitative research, or quantitative audit. 
• Fluency in English (mandatory)
• Experience with developing or validating models - Pricing models and Risk models (Stress Testing models, IMM/EEPE and IMA models). 
• Effective written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to interact and work closely with business stakeholders at all levels of seniority. 
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment. 
• Ability to effectively handle a fast-paced environment and successfully meet established deadline requirements. 
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Advanced Programming skills (C/C+, C#, Python, SQL, VBA, R, MATLAB…) 

We will only consider English Cv's.

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