Euronext Clearing- Model validation senior specia…

Join us as a Model validation senior specialist!

Are you ready to shape the future of capital markets? We are looking for a Model validation senior specialist to join the Model Risk LOD2 Team in Rome. This is a position offering an exciting opportunity to contribute to our mission.

Key accountabilities:

•    Independently validate risk models designed by LoD1 used to measure market (mainly), credit risk and liquidity risk
•    Timely analyse significant changes to a model through a standardize approach and issue recommendations/suggest alternatives
•    Programming replica algorithms of production Models 
•    Development and analysis of Sensitivity tests, VaR backtesting, stress testing, reverse stress testing
•    Input data validation, implement process improvements to streamline data analysis and reporting
•    Liaise with Regulators for MV topics
•    Interact effectively with model designer and model developers (IT)
•    Presenting findings and recommendations to management and stakeholders

•    Anticipate the impacts of new business initiatives on the MV activities

Additional activities:
•    Draft technical specifications in the area of Credit and Counterparty risk (SA-CCR) following the launch of new products

Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required

•    Master’s Degree in Quantitative Finance, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics or equivalent
•    Strong knowledge of financial markets and instruments, pricing, risk indicators
•    5-7 years of work experience in the banking or financial services industry, including regulators or consultancy firms
•    Proficiency in Microsoft Office package
•    Strong knowledge of programming languages (e.g. Matlab, Python,  SQL, Julia, C++,…) 
•    Strong analytical skills, critical thinking and problem solving attitude
•    Fluency in both spoken and written English
•    Strong attitude to teamwork and ability to work well under pressure
•    Excellent communication skills and outcome oriented
•    Knowledge of info providers (Bloomberg, Reuters)