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BNY Mellon Senior Vice President, Model Risk Management in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Reference #: 44959 Model Risk Management (MRMG) oversees all modeling in the firm. It aims to stop models from exposing the firm to risk. To do so, it sets up the process to develop and maintain models and approves all models for use. This is accomplished by rigorous review, investigations that question assumptions, test outcomes, and find the limits of methodologies. MRMG operates as a global group, working from three continents. Its highly visible roles come with significant responsibility in the decision-making process. The Principal will contribute to the enterprise-wide model validation function. The models make estimates that are a key input to management decisions and are reported to Senior Management and the Board of Directors on a regular basis. The role provides constant quantitative challenges and growing opportunities due to the diversity of projects and programs. Your role As a Model Risk Principal you will be responsible for reviewing models to identify and evaluate their risk and ensuring controls manage that risk. This requires designing and executing tests for model assumptions and outcomes. You will contribute to the development of internal tools used for validation. The role may require building shadow models that run alongside those in production, allowing MRMG to monitor performance in real time. This role may lead the work of analysts or guide junior-level colleague in one of five disciplines, each responsible for a different type of modeling: 1) Credit Risk Modeling 2) Treasury Modeling 3) Market Risk Modeling 4) Pricing Modeling 5) Forecasting We welcome experts willing to learn about models, financial markets and products. Colleagues who are keen to use analytical curiosity to dive in different projects with support of our team. We are using knowledge we have learned in academia every day to solve problems that have worldwide impact. Our team secures actions and decisions taken by one of the largest custodian bank in the world, it gives us great pleasure, satisfaction and endless possibilities to grow. Requirements: Master's Degree or PhD degree in a quantitative discipline (mathematics, statistics, econometrics, physics or engineering) 5+ years of relevant experience after Master's degree / 3+ years of relevant experience after PhD degree), Superb quantitative and analytical background with a solid theoretical foundation, Programming skills in one of those languages: Python, C++, C#, R, Matlab or similar. Excellent communication and writing skills. Passion for markets and financial products, statistics, econometric modeling, data science or machine learning. Preferred Skills: Familiarity with financial engineering libraries (e.g., QuantLib) or tools supporting code maintenance (e.g., Git, SVN). Experience in working with key stakeholders (senior management, regulators, model developers, auditors) and handling complex projects. Certificates (CQF, FRM, PRM).
Our ambition is to build the best global team - one that is representative and inclusive of the diverse talent, clients and communities we work with and serve - and to empower our team to do their best work. We support wellbeing and a balanced life, and offer a range of family-friendly, inclusive employment policies and employee forums.
BNY Mellon assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The base salary for this position is expected to be between $100,000 and $150,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base salary if hired will be determined on an individualized basis, including as to experience and market location, and is only part of the BNYM total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, discretionary bonuses, short and long-term incentive packages, and Company-sponsored benefit programs. This position is at-will and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionar payment or compensation) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, change in geographic location, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
BNY Mellon is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities/Females/Individuals With Disabilities/Protected Veterans.