Analyst Model Development at Absa

Do you want to be part of a go-to quant team that develops trusted model solutions for business stakeholders? Would you like to future-proof your career in a challenging and changing business environment through growing your exposure to the data and statistics field?

Join a diverse team of dynamic model developers. We are looking for experienced Model Development Analysts with a background as quantitative analysts developing PD, LGD and EAD models for Regulatory Capital and Impairments (IFRS9) models in a banking or consulting environment.

Please apply on the Absa Job Opportunities site for this exciting opportunity.

• We will expect you to ensure model build data are of sufficient quality.
• Develop theoretical understanding and practical application of model development methodology through model building and application experience.
• Complete statistical data analysis and produce model build documentation in an unambiguous and concise manner.
• Have the ability to integrate technical statistical experience and business knowledge.
• Ensure successful implementation of models by assisting the model implementation team through answering technical questions around the model workings.
• Ensure full governance processes for modelling are complied with from model inception and build through to validation and sign-off by completing all relevant documentation according to the Absa Model Risk Policy.
• Actively engage stakeholders (model users, validation team, monitoring team, regulators) to be fully engaged in process and delivery through email discussions, group meetings and one-on-one discussions ensuring their issues, objectives and priorities are reflected in agreed solutions.