Copal Amba - Risk Analytics

About Copal Amba

Copal Amba (a part of Moody's Analytics) is the largest offshore financial analytics, research and consulting services company with approximately 2,900 employees. Copal Amba provides research, analytics and consulting services to a number of the world's largest investment banks, hedge funds and leading global corporations. Copal Amba serves clients from its offices in the USA, UK, Cost Rica, Dubai, India, Hong Kong, Sri Lanka, China, Czech Republic, Mauritius, and Singapore.

Copal Amba's management team includes individuals with experience in companies such as McKinsey & Co, BCG, Citi, GE Capital, UBS, and Deutsche Bank.

For further details, please visit our website: www.copalamba.com

Profile:

We are looking for an individual with good quantitative aptitude and complex business problem solving skills. It is essential to have an eye for detail and the ability to quickly learn as needed.

Responsibilities:

- Work with risk analytics teams in delivering various analytical projects

- Develop and validate PD, LGD, EAD and stress testing models

- Perform other Basel (regulation) related analyses

- Perform ad-hoc statistical analysis as needed and generate actionable reports

- Mentor and train junior team members

- Use SQL/SAS/R/Matlab to manipulate data and develop/validate quantitative models from small or large data sources

- Deliver end solution maintaining quick turnaround times and high quality standards

- Participate in brain storming sessions and propose hypothesis, approaches and techniques

- Travel onsite to client side as and when needed

- Communicate with clients to understand their needs

Required experience and Skill Set:

- Strong problem solving and technical skills

- Strong track record of excellent results delivered to internal or external clients

- Skills: SAS/SQL, MS Office (Excel, Access, PowerPoint), VBA, R, Matlab

- At least 2 years of experience in credit risk analytics

- At least 2 years of experience in model development

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Knowledge of Basel regulations is a plus

- Deep exposure to Banking domain is a plus

- Strong statistical knowledge is a plus

Required Background:

Experience: At least 4 years of relevant experience

Education: MBA or Engineering or Post-graduate in business/ statistics/ mathematics/ economics/ other quantitative disciplines from top tier institutes

Industry Type: KPO/Analytics/Research firms specializing in Analytics or bank captive analytics units