Requisition ID 33529 Office Country United Kingdom Office City London Division Risk Management Contract Type Regular Contract Length Posting End Date 02/06/2023
Purpose of Job
Quantitative Analyst is a subject matter expert in mathematical / statistical pricing models, manages numerical/quantitative techniques, with understanding of financial markets, transactions, market data, exposure aggregation rules, IT system interdependencies, as well as the ability to interpret and assess the reliability of the results and underlying models and factors. Under the supervision of the Associate Director, the job holder undertakes tasks, focused on market risk and/or credit risk methodologies, models, policies, controls and processes.
In addition, the Analyst also contributes to the provision of management information and risk analysis of Banking & Treasury portfolios. The Analyst is accountable for reporting any outstanding data anomalies/process to ensure continuous data/systems integrity under the Internal Control Framework (ICF).
Accountabilities & Responsibilities
Depending on the area of specialisation, Quantitative Analyst is responsible for all or most of the following:
- Produce credit, market and/or liquidity risk measures and interpretation of the results on a regular basis. Identify and analyse portfolio concentrations and sensitivities, perform regular checks with other information systems to ensure the Risk Management System integrity and report any data anomalies and system-generated alerts to colleagues.
- Participate in the validation and testing of new pricing and risk factor models as to their appropriateness for actual transactions and their calibration, and the development of the in-house Quantitative Risk Engine (QRE) library with the guidance of the Principal Officer and Associate Director.
- Participate in projects with guidance from Principal Officer and Associate Director, with the aim of improving the existing modelling or to deliver bespoke analysis.
- Provide advisory pre-trading structuring, pricing, collateral mitigants and portfolio what-if exposure and XVA analysis for Treasury and Banking. Perform portfolio incremental exposure, sensitivities calculation and liquidity haircut calibration. Develop and maintain programs enabling efficient checks and analysis of inputs and outputs from both Treasury and Banking risk systems including current market data, time series of risk factors, trade details, perimeter, valuation as well as risk measures and sensitivities.
- Maintain the proprietary automated tools required for risk factor parameters estimation, models calibration, back-testing and/or risk measures methodology enhancement.
- Economic Capital calculations and participate in the development and calibration of risk systems.
- Perform the regular market, liquidity and/or credit risks operational processes, including the ICF testing, valuation reconciliation, market risk factors parameters estimation, backtesting, add-on calibration and impacts analysis on the portfolio exposures.
- Participate in the in-house analytical/pricing library implementation including new scenarios generation models, pricing functions, sensitivities calculation or risk aggregations.
Knowledge, Skills, Experience & Qualifications
- Some relevant financial industry experience from an investment or commercial bank, private equity, asset management firm or financial consulting firm operating to international standards.
- MSc in Quantitative Finance or Math/Sciences
- Strong quantitative skills in financial modelling and statistics/econometrics.
- Significant practical experience with the implementation of credit and/or market risk measurement methodologies
- Good understanding of all major capital markets and derivative instruments across asset classes
- Extensive knowledge of industry best practice and the latest status of regulation in the field of credit and/or market risk
- Good understanding of risk management and portfolio valuation techniques (e.g. American/Backward Monte Carlo (AMC), regressions, PFE, VaR, sensitivities, XVA, correlation, economical capital and credit default modelling).
- Plans work well, establishes suitable priorities, anticipates problems and responds in a timely manner, meets deadlines.
- Ability to communicate well at all levels, from senior management to portfolio managers/traders, risk managers, accountants, middle office and IT staff.
- Ability to work to deadlines and under time pressure.
- A positive attitude, autonomous and pro-active to problem solving, identifying solutions and finding ways to overcome obstacles, if need be through compromise and consensus building.
- Proficient in at least one programming language : Python, SQL , C++, Matlab, C++ and Julia
- Knowledge of databases, ActiveViam, Summit and/or Numerix desiderable.
- Knowledge of devOps, agile development and Git desirable.
What is it like to work at the EBRD?
Our agile and innovative approach is what makes life at the EBRD a unique experience! You will be part of a pioneering and diverse international organisation, and use your talents to make a real difference to people's lives and help shape the future of the regions we invest in.
The EBRD environment provides you with:
- Varied, stimulating and engaging work that gives you an opportunity to interact with a wide range of experts in the financial, political, public and private sectors across the regions we invest in;
- A working culture that embraces inclusion and celebrates diversity;
- An environment that places sustainability, equality and digital transformation at the heart of what we do.
Diversity is one of the Bankโs core values which are at the heart of everything it does. A diverse workforce with the right knowledge and skills enables connection with our clients, brings pioneering ideas, energy and innovation. The EBRD staff is characterised by its rich diversity of nationalities, cultures and opinions and we aim to sustain and build on this strength. As such, the EBRD seeks to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and given equal opportunities and works in an inclusive environment. The EBRD encourages all qualified candidates who are nationals of the EBRD member countries to apply regardless of their racial, ethnic, religious and cultural background, gender, sexual orientation or disabilities. As an inclusive employer, we promote flexible working and expecting our employee to attend the office 50% of their working time.