Assistant Manager / Manager - Finance Projects and Systems

Position Purpose

leverage data analytics and machine learning techniques to enhance financial decision-making, optimise processes, and mitigate risks

Responsibilities

Analysing large datasets to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can inform business decisions

Designing and developing Predictive (Machine Learning) models

Finding, managing and using the most appropriate data sources for modelling purposes

Working with expert colleagues and business representatives to examine the results and keep models grounded in reality

• Documenting each step of the development and informing decision makers by presenting them options and results
• Ensuring correct implementation of the tools (together with the IT department - FRS)
• Continuously assessing models by means of back-testing
• Timely tracking of the deliverables against agreed timeline and budget
• Arrange smooth go-live implementation and provide post go-live support
• Present project status regularly to senior management
• Build and maintain a trusted relationship with all F&S stakeholders across different functions (PMO, IT, finance users, operation teams)

At least 5 years of experience in Machine learning algorithms, Frameworks and industrialisation:

Master Degree or higher in Mathematics, Physics, Statistics, Computer science, Data Science or similar background where analytics and figures prevail

Degree in Accounting / Finance is a plus

Proficiency in programming languages such as Python and R

Proficiency in data science tools and environments, such as Jupyter Notebooks and Git

Good knowledge of SQL

Knowledge of Data Visualisation solution(s)

Strong understanding of statistical methods and concepts

Having at least sound knowledge of Finance processes and/or systems is a plus

Experience of working in Global work environment across cultures appreciated

Experience with database management systems

Experience with machine learning algorithms and frameworks (professional/academic)

Experience in machine-learning models industrialisation

Strong listening skills, strong interpersonal skills and a strong cross-functional cooperation between teams

Rigorous and dynamic, you like human contact, work as a team and have an excellent organization ability

Knowledge of Banking and Financial services

Good communication (oral and written), organisation and documentation skills

Ability to adapt to change and proficient in problem solving.

Capability to work and interact with various people of different expertise and level.

Client oriented

Collaborative worker & team player

Skills Referential

Behavioural Skills: (Please select up to 4 skills)

Communication skills - oral & written

Ability to synthetize / simplify

Creativity & Innovation / Problem solving

Ability to deliver / Results driven

Transversal Skills: (Please select up to 5 skills)

Ability to set up relevant performance indicators

Analytical Ability

Ability to develop and adapt a process

Ability to develop and leverage networks

Ability to manage / facilitate a meeting, seminar, committee, training

Education Level:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent

Other/Specific Qualifications

Language: Fluent English, French is a plus