Senior Associate- Market Risk Quant

Role Overview: You should hold a Masters or Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative field to ensure a strong foundation in complex financial modeling. With 10+ years of experience in market risk model development/validation, proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, and strong analytical skills will be essential for effective data interpretation and model analysis. Your excellent verbal and written communication skills will allow you to articulate complex quantitative concepts effectively and collaborate with other analysts, risk managers, and IT professionals in team environments. Candidates with exposure to FRTB- Standardized Approach implementation or FRTB IMA - Model development experience will be preferred, and FRM/CQF/CFA certification would be a plus. Key Responsibilities: - Develop or validate market risk models covering Value at Risk (VaR), Stress VaR, VaR mapping, back-testing VaR, Expected Shortfall, Market risk Stress testing Loss estimation, RWA calculation, Sensitivity & Scenario analysis, modeling dependence, term structure models of interest rates, and volatility modeling - Have a deep understanding of the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) regulations, specifically expertise in the Internal Models Approach (IMA) and the Standardized Approach (SA) - Preferably have IMA & CVA Experience - Demonstrate experience in developing or validating quantitative models within the banking sector aligned with FRTB standards, especially in market risk modeling - Be familiar with risk factor modellability concepts and be adept in calculating capital requirements under FRTB guidelines - Perform back tests of the distribution of simulated risk factors - Conduct quantitative analysis of market data, including historical market data and current market trends, to identify potential risks and recommend appropriate risk mitigation strategies - Stay up to date with industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to market risk management Qualifications Required: - Mandatory skill sets include Market Risk Quant - Preferred skill sets include Model Development / Validation and FRTB - You should have a minimum of 3+ years of experience - Education qualification required is a Masters or Ph.D. degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative field,