Responsibilities
As a member of Bangalore GRM Model team, your main missions will be to:
- Perform the calibration of diffusion volatilities for underlying risk factors used in the context of counterparty risk
- Perform the back test of the distribution of simulated risk factors
- Suggest potential improvements in code/ algorithms linked to model implementation in system in order to better explain calibrated parameters fluctuations.
- Evaluate, in coordination with the other RISQ / RMA teams, the actions to be conducted to improve the back testing performance: granularity improvement of the risk factor modeling, inclusion of addition risk factors in the model, refinement of proxies, RISQ valuation refinement, etc.
- Prepare presentation and present findings in relation to back-testing exercises to the model committees on risk factor themes
- Carry out monitoring and permanent supervision checks to ensure the sustainability of the internal model: monitoring of proxies.
- Contribute to the transmission of the regulatory culture within the Bank
- Provide quantitative support to the Paris Team on projects aimed at addressing recommendations.
Profile required
Background
- Masters or PhD (or similar) in a quantitative subject such as Mathematics, Physics, Economics, or Finance, or a track record of performance that demonstrates this ability.
- Background in a quantitative role within risk management across asset classes i.e., equities/ rates/ fx/ credit in a financial institution.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of model development and validation statistical techniques covering primarily credit and market risk (Model diffusion, statistics, Monte Carlo…)
- Significant experience in either model development or in model validation, hands-on experience in model development, model specification, model selection, model testing and validation
- Knowledge of computing and scripting languages (Python, R..)
Why join us
“We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status”.
Business insight
At Societe Generale, we are convinced that people are drivers of change, and that the world of tomorrow will be shaped by all their initiatives, from the smallest to the most ambitious.
Whether you’re joining us for a period of months, years or your entire career, together we can have a positive impact on the future. Creating, daring, innovating and taking action are part of our DNA.
If you too want to be directly involved, grow in a stimulating and caring environment, feel useful on a daily basis and develop or strengthen your expertise, you will feel right at home with us!
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You should know that our employees can dedicate several days per year to solidarity actions during their working hours, including sponsoring people struggling with their orientation or professional integration, participating in the financial education of young apprentices, and sharing their skills with charities. There are many ways to get involved.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we are proud to make diversity a strength for our company. Societe Generale is committed to recognizing and promoting all talents, regardless of their beliefs, age, disability, parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, gender identity, sexual orientation, membership of a political, religious, trade union or minority organisation, or any other characteristic that could be subject to discrimination.
- Reference: 230004T0
- Entity: SG Global Solution Centre
- Starting date: 2023/05/01
- Publication date: 2023/03/03