AVP - Counterparty Risk Models Group

Purpose of the role

To design, develop, implement, and support mathematical, statistical, and machine learning models and analytics used in business decision-making

Accountabilities

• Design analytics and modelling solutions to complex business problems using domain expertise.
• Collaboration with technology to specify any dependencies required for analytical solutions, such as data, development environments and tools.
• Development of high performing, comprehensively documented analytics and modelling solutions, demonstrating their efficacy to business users and independent validation teams.
• Implementation of analytics and models in accurate, stable, well-tested software and work with technology to operationalise them.
• Provision of ongoing support for the continued effectiveness of analytics and modelling solutions to users.
• Demonstrate conformance to all Barclays Enterprise Risk Management Policies, particularly Model Risk Policy.
• Ensure all development activities are undertaken within the defined control environment.

Assistant Vice President Expectations

• Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
• Identify ways to mitigate risk and developing new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
• Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
• Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.
• Collaborate with other areas of work, for business aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
• Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practises (in other areas, teams, companies, etc).to solve problems creatively and effectively.
• Communicate complex information. 'Complex' information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
• Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.

All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship – our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.

Join us as a Counterparty Risk Models Group (RMG) AVP at Barclays, which is an exciting opportunity within the Counterparty Credit Risk function. RMG’s main responsibility is to act as Model Owner for the bank’s advanced Counterparty Credit Risk (CCR) exposure models, used for both internal risk management purposes and regulatory capital.  For the latter, Barclays has received permission from the Prudential Regulation Authority (PRA) and European Central Bank (ECB) to use the Internal Model Method (IMM). Maintaining its current permissions is of strategic importance for the bank. RMG is also responsible for CCR exposure stress testing models, also used for both risk management and regulatory purposes. 

The focus of the role will be Counterparty Credit Risk model ownership, throughout the model lifecycle, including activities such as CCR model monitoring, documentation, development, testing, validation and remediation.

The role holder is expected to contribute to a robust model governance framework by performing annual model reviews and quantitative analysis, model governance forum management, supporting audit activities, and assisting with regulatory exams and submissions.

In order to be successful as a Counterparty Risk Models Group (RMG) AVP, you should have

• Bachelor’s degree in Maths, Statistics, Sciences, Accountancy, Finance, Business, Engineering or Economics or substantial directly related experience.
• Good written and verbal skills, a strong governance and challenge mentality and good attention to detail.

• The successful candidate will have a keen interest in financial markets and Counterparty risk concepts
• A self-starter, focused on timely delivery, with the ability to think and proactively drive tasks through to completion with other team members.
• Excellent co-ordination skills, with an ability to work on multiple conflicting deliverables within tight timeframes.
• Excellent communicator, both verbally and in written form. Able to engage with Risk, Front Office, Quantitative Analytics, and IT staff at all levels.

Some other highly valuable skills are

• Master’s degree, or PhD in any of the aforementioned subjects.
• Professional qualification such as CA/ACA/CFA/FRM.
• Basic understanding of CCR regulation pertaining to Advanced Model Approval
• Practical or academic knowledge in mathematical finance, statistics, and CCR exposure and capital metrics.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel. Experience with Python/SQL would be beneficial but not necessary.

You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.

Location: Glasgow