Asst Dir-Modeling Services

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JD - Asst Dir Modeling Services

The Analytical Services (AS) group provides an integrated suite of services and solutions to BFSI Customers. It helps organizations benefit from high-quality analytical intelligence across multiple aspects of risk management, using the latest data and models, robust, automated, and scalable processes, and deep industry expertise.

Role/Responsibilities:

1)Supporting client facing technical activities in market risk (mainly Value at Risk) and Asset & Liability Modelling (ALM), particularly with focus on DB pensions. Responsible for Daily, Monthly, and Quarterly tasks, which initially include performing asset and risk valuations.
2) Gather and review daily market data like curves and indices.
3) ?Deliver portfolio valuations and client-facing activities within the Analytics Delivery Team supporting PFaroe DB, whilst developing technical and product-specific knowledge.
4) Manage client portfolios, including booking portfolios and benchmarks, daily/monthly valuations of the portfolios and rebalancing, and setup Private/OTC securities
5) ? Assist senior team members in areas such as technical support, training, automation of existing internal processes and production of bespoke client deliverables.
6) ? Support the team in maintaining and developing client relationships, responding to client queries, and creating documentation.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's or master's degree in finance or equivalent degree with a keen interest in modeling financial assets, risks, and ALM .
- Knowledge of market risk and ALM
- 7+ years of experience with a financial institution (e.g., within within Investment, Pensions, or Insurance consultancy
- Strong knowledge of various investment types such as fixed income, alternatives, derivatives (i.e., Swaps, Options, Forwards, Futures, etc..), and equities.
-? Knowledge of financial modeling (e.g., discounted cashflow modeling, interest-rate modeling, derivative pricing, etc.)
- Proficiency in Excel with coding experience.
- Certified CFA, FRM, PRM, or related professional qualification is advantageous.
- Individuals must be organized, dependable, able to multi-task and manage priorities, display initiative, and can work independently in a demanding, fast-paced environment.
- Good organizational, communication (verbal & written), and interpersonal skills are required.
- Candidate should have the ability to transition as priorities change to meet demands.
- Ability to work to demanding timescales while maintaining high standards.\

PREFERRED:

- Experience on SQL, R, Python coding.
- Knowledge of UK regulations on financial instruments.

Moody’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity or any other characteristic protected by law.

Candidates for Moody's Corporation may be asked to disclose securities holdings pursuant to Moody’s Policy for Securities Trading and the requirements of the position. Employment is contingent upon compliance with the Policy, including remediation of positions in those holdings as necessary.