Risk - Manager Model Governance in Quantitative Risk - VP

Citi ,
London, Greater London

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CITI Risk - Manager Model Governance in Quantitative Risk - VP Competitive Salary Offered QRS (Quantitative Risk & Stress Testing) develops risk analytics for use by Risk, Finance and Product and Client Coverage teams globally at Citi. Model Governance is an integral part of QRS and works with model development and other Citi internal stakeholders to scope, manage and deliver on regulatory interaction pertaining to the models developed in QRS and the implementation of regulatory requirements relevant to these models. Overview: QRS Model Governance is responsible for the implementation of regulatory requirements relevant to the models developed by QRS, the regulatory interaction pertaining to these models and the associated governance. Its role is to + engage with internal stakeholders for the implementation of Regulatory requirements pertaining to internal risk models; + scope, manage, coordinate and collate material requested by Regulators for regulatory exams and visits by liaising with stakeholders internally for the generation and collation of replies to Regulatory questions. Key Responsibilities: + Support the coordination and organisation of regular reporting, related to internal models, to the regulator, as required, through: + Multifunctional co-ordination/interaction with stakeholders for the collation of material. + Review reports with relevant Senior Management, obtain sign-off and submit to the relevant regulatory authorities. + Organise, manage and coordinate the notification of model changes and extensions, under IMM and IMA, to the Regulator by: + Communicating with internal stakeholders to obtain necessary documentation and impact analyses to support model changes. + Organising, assist with scoping and co-ordinating required self-assessments. + Complete, agree and submit model change pro-formas and/or other documentation, as required by the relevant regulator. + Co-ordination of Regulators' Information Requests prior to regulatory visits and production of replies to their formal Feedback Letters, as required, by: + Communicating to internal stakeholders to obtain their engagement + Collation of replies and supporting material and review and agree with relevant stakeholder senior management + Agreement of follow-ups with the regulator during the regulatory visit and produce written record thereof + Draft formal reply to the regulator and review, agree draft with relevant management and obtain required sign-off + Support the implementation of relevant PRA (Prudential Regulation Authority in UK) and EBA regulatory requirements as they pertain to internal risk models by reflecting these in relevant internal procedures, policies and/or relevant Committee Terms of References, as required, by: + Reviewing requirements and communicate key points to relevant stakeholders to get engagement and buyin, + Generating and/or update relevant procedures, policies or Terms of Reference, + Discuss with stakeholders and obtain required internal approvals. + Arranging, co-ordinating and assisting with running of the meetings of governance forums for the review of model performance and related regulatory questions, by: + Developing and agreeing with stakeholders relevant Committee and/or Working Group agendas and the co-ordination of materials to be presented to the Committee, + Reaching out and engaging with relevant stakeholders, as required, + Recoding the relevant Committee and/or Working Group meetings by circulating, agreeing and finalising the relevant minutes, + Creating and maintaining the relevant governance forum action log, track actions and provide status updates to management. Experience in: + Regulatory interaction through roles in Market risk and/or Counterparty Credit Risk management or regulatory capital policy and reporting. + Relevant working experience in wholesale banking and exposure to standard market products and models; a good appreciation of basic principles associated with risk models like VaR, SVaR, IRC etc. and measures like EPE, EAD etc., would be key. + Up-to-date working knowledge of regulatory landscape and requirements and change, specifically those from Basel and UK regulatory authorities. + Governance type of work including Committee and Working Group meetings of experts to review model performance related questions, ensuring key regulatory issues are also discussed as they relate to internal models. + Relevant working experience in a bank, consultancy or advisory firm would be considered. Skills + Strong communication skills and exceptionally good at stakeholder management at all levels. + Flexibility to work with colleagues and stakeholders in an international team operating across different regions and time zones. + Excellent organizational and project management skills. + Strong analytical skills & proven ability to solve problems independently. + Excellent interpersonal skills necessary to deal with colleagues at all levels across the firm. + Track record of success in de