Mashreq - Senior Manager - Model Risk Management

Senior Manager Model Risk Management.

- The primary role of the incumbent is to conduct and manage the end-to-end validation and governance of models across the bank, in line with regulatory requirements.

- The role requires regular coordination with stakeholders, management of the Model Oversight Committee, maintenance of the model inventory, and supervision/training of junior team members.

- The incumbent will work closely with the Head of MRM to ensure all model risk related regulatory requirements are met.

- Manage and conduct validation/governance activities related to models used across the bank, including Credit, Market, Operational, AML, Marketing and other non-risk models.

- Examples of models include: PD, EAD, LGD, Stress Testing, IFRS9, VaR/PSRE/CVA etc.

- Maintain the Model Inventory and assist in regular reporting of model risk.

- Prepare responses to questions/findings from Audit and/or Regulators.

- Manage stakeholder interaction with model developers and business owners during the model life cycle.

- Prepare and/or review validation reports to ensure they meet regulatory guidelines and best industry standards.

- Review model validation reports published by external vendors to ensure compliance to Model Risk Management policy.

- Review adherence to Model Risk Management policy and regulatory requirements for each model listed in the inventory.

- Active participation in activities related to Model Oversight Committee.

- 5-8 years of experience in the BFSI sector with understanding of risk management and modelling processes.

- Experience should specifically be in a quantitative role in either model development or validation areas.

- Bachelor's in Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Engineering, or related fields.

- Practical experience with handling large datasets and building/testing models using Python, R, and SAS.

- Good knowledge and understanding of a variety of model development and validation testing techniques covering risk and non-risk models.

- Excellent writing and communication skills in order to produce/finalize high quality validation reports and present them to various types of audiences.

-Demonstrated project management and organizational skills and capability to handle multiple projects at one time.

- Outstanding interpersonal skills, to manage relationships with various stakeholders including model developers, business users, external consultants etc.

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