Senior Associate, Valuation - Model Risk Management

The Senior Associate, Valuation & Capital Market Analytics – Model Risk Management is responsible for execution and delivery of challenging Model Risk Management related engagements by performing Model Risk Management related activities such as designing effective challenge and validation of models, independent review of model documentation and governance, and writing high quality model validation reports.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Econometrics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, or Quantitative Finance, required
• Master’s degree, preferred
• Two (2) years or more of relevant work experience (Model Risk Management), required
• Familiarity with Data Science, Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning, Modeling Techniques, required
• Knowledge of data management fundamentals and data storage principles, required
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to understand, validate and challenge models effectively, preferred
• Understanding of financial instrument valuation concepts, preferred
• Strong analytical and computer skills including experience with quantitative analysis technical tools and techniques, preferred
• Ability to explain difficult modeling and statistical concepts to diverse audiences and to experts at various clients, preferred
• PhD, CPA, CIA, CFA, CA, CCA, CMA, CAIA or FRM certifications, preferred
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, required
• Experience in Programming skills languages such as in R, SAS, Python or other related programming languages, preferred

Benefits

• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits”