Analyst / Senior Analyst | Counterparty Credit Risk

Job Description

Analyst / Senior Analyst | Counterparty Credit Risk Join our cross-functional Credit Modelling team in Sydney who are responsible for all aspects relating to the measurement and provisioning of credit exposure, including counterparty credit risk exposure measurement and methodology for the division. At Macquarie, our advantage is bringing together diverse people and empowering them to shape all kinds of possibilities. We are a global financial services group operating in 34 markets and with 55 years of unbroken profitability. You’ll be part of a friendly and supportive team where everyone - no matter what role - contributes ideas and drives outcomes. What role will you play? As a Quantitative Analyst, you will make improvements to existing counterparty credit risk models and assist in developing new models’ methodologies and tools in compliance with internal and regulatory requirements. You will also have the opportunity to calibrate risk factor evolution model parameters for newly traded assets and assets not yet modelled in the system. You will maintain and develop processes and tools designed to monitor model performance, analyze model output, prepare reports for stakeholders, and reduce the use of legacy non-simulation-based models. In addition, you will ensure comprehensive and current documentation exists across all counterparty credit risk processes and systems, whilst supporting Front Office and Credit Analyst queries relating to counterparty credit risk. What you offer Strong academic qualifications in a quantitative subject (e.g., Financial Mathematics, Master’s, or PhD) 2-4 years of experience in financial services, preferably in investment banking or trading systems support Experience developing/validating CCR models and understanding CCR and the economic, regulatory and market environments in which Banks operate Knowledge of financial market products, market conventions and regulatory requirements, with some knowledge and understanding of physical commodity markets Good knowledge of numerical methods, stochastic calculus, and probability theory with excellent programming skills (R, Python, and C++ programming). We love hearing from anyone inspired to build a better future with us. If you're excited about the role or working at Macquarie, we encourage you to apply. About the Risk Management Group Our Risk Management Group works as an independent, centralized function, responsible for independent and objective review and challenge, oversight, monitoring and reporting in relation to Macquarie’s material risks. We are a global team that aims to manage the risks of today and anticipate the risks of tomorrow. Our divisions include compliance, credit, financial crime risk, internal audit, market risk, operational risk, aggregate risk and prudential, and central. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion We are committed to providing a working environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for a role regardless of their identity, including gender, race, ethnicity, cultural identity, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, intersex status, marital or family status, neurodiversity, religion or belief, disabilities, or socio-economic background. If you require adjustments to your working arrangements or the recruitment process, please let us know when applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr