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18/01 Rashmi Gaikwad
HR at Credit Suisse

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Credit Suisse - Quant Role - Credit Risk Management - Model Development (2-12 yrs)

Mumbai Job Code: 413537

Departmental overview :

Credit Risk Management is a unit within the CRO Division. We are responsible for developing and documenting the methodologies used to measure credit risk as well as for reporting on those risks Credit Suisse is exposed to. These activities involve frequent interaction with a number of significant stakeholders such as front office, risk analysis and reporting, financial accounting as well as auditors and regulators.

Given enhanced regulatory scrutiny of large banks, our area has seen a substantial increase in the number of regularly required reports as well as the number of ad-hoc requests especially from regulators. We are therefore looking to expand our team to cope with the additional workload and at the same time remain proactive in further developing the methods we apply in measuring and managing our risks.

Role overview :

Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) Back Testing (BT) team in Mumbai is an integral part of the global CRM - Credit Analytics team. CCR BT team is responsible for Backtesting CCR methodologies and models. The team is also involved in the development and implementation (R programming) of Back testing methodologies for several key areas like IMM models (Exposure and Collateral)

The objective of the role is to work closely with the colleagues in London, Zurich and NY to support changes/enhancements to the methodology frameworks and additionally support several tactical process and reports for regulators as well as credit officers.

Key Deliverables :

- A challenging role in the Risk area located in Mumbai as an Investment Banking Risk Quant for the CA CCR BT team of the Investment Banking of Credit Suisse with focus on:

- Development and prototyping of methodologies for back-testing of Monte Carlo Credit Exposure Models using R/Mathematica/C++

- Counterparty Credit exposure calculations according to Basel 3/CRD4

- Responsibility for the development of risk methodologies relevant for capital calculations, specific to derivatives for FINMA, PRA and SEC

- Collaboration with IT to deliver strategic implementation of complex risk and simulation systems.

- Collaboration with internal stakeholders in the Investment Bank of Credit Suisse (CVA desk, CRM, reporting) to develop methodologies for estimating key deliverable like stress window etc.

- Other bespoke requests regarding exposure analysis for several audit or regulatory reports.

Additional duties and responsibilities :

Will need to take ownership of any task and see it through. Be a thinker and take proactive steps to improve process continually in order to take it to the next level. Should be comfortable working under strict timelines.

Qualifications/ competencies ::

Backtetsing :

- Analytical/Numerical degree (Physics/Mathematics/Engineering). CFA/FRM/CQF will be preferred

- Experience of at least one of the following topics: Numerical simulations, Monte Carlo, derivative pricing /modelling

- Working knowledge of at least one of R, MATLAB, Python or C++ is a must

- VBA, SQL, and Office package is highly recommended

- Knowledge of risk mitigation practices and experience with Basel II/III initiatives would be considered advantageous.

- Being responsible for deliverables.

- Good Communication skills.

- Highly Detail Oriented and strong team players.

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Women-friendly workplace:

Maternity and Paternity Benefits

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