Intermedia Group Inc is Hiring a Model Validation – Fixed income derivatives Near New York, NY
Intermedia Group is currently seeking the following Consultant:
TITLE: Model Validation – Fixed Income Derivatives LOCATION: Midtown Manhattan (ZIP – 10020) TYPE: Contract
JOB SUMMARY:
This contractor position within the American Model Risk Management (AMRM) supports best-practice model risk activities consistent with the Model Governance Program.
The models include those used within the various Business Units for supporting global market and trading, pricing, risk management, OTC derivatives, and FX.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Model validation and performance monitoring of fixed income derivative valuation models.
Assessing the conceptual soundness, evaluating model assumptions and data integrity, testing model numerical, statistical, and/or computational accuracy, performing outcomes analysis, and reviewing model governance and control process.
Verify model performance, i.e. correct implementation, limiting behaving, and response to stress/extreme input condition-stress testing.
Support relationship with regulators and internal audit.
REQUIRED
Advanced degree in mathematics, finance, computer science, statistics, operational research, economics, or other quantitative fields.
3 to 5 years of experience within the financial services industry.
Knowledge of derivative pricing theory, Monte Carlo simulation and numerical method.
Experiences in model development or model validation in one or more of the following areas: interest rate derivatives, FX derivatives, credit derivatives and VaR models.
Working knowledge in at least one of the following programming languages: MATLAB, C, R and Visual Basic.
Knowledgeable of model risk management and associated regulatory requirements such as OCC SR 11-7 and Basel, Volker rule, FRTB a plus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Experience in CCAR, RiskMetrics, Calypso, Murex, PolyPaths and Bloomberg is a plus.
If you are interested in pursuing this opportunity, please respond back and include the following:
• Full MS WORD Resume • Current and required compensation • Current contact information • Availability
Upon receipt, one of our managers will contact you to discuss the position in full detail. Jason DenmarkINTERMEDIA GROUP, INC.Email:jdenmark@intermediagroup.comLINKEDIN:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasondenmark/