VP Model Validator - C13 - LONG ISLAND CITY

This is a Vice President quant position in Model Validation team focusing on Counterparty Credit Risk models. Citi, the leading global bank, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 160 countries and jurisdictions. Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, transaction services, and wealth management. Our core activities are safeguarding assets, lending money, making payments and accessing the capital markets on behalf of our clients. Citis Mission and Value Proposition (http://www.citigroup.com/citi/about/mission-and-value-proposition.html) explains what we do and Citi Leadership Standards (http://www.citigroup.com/citi/about/leadership-standards.html) explain how we do it. 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Citi has made it a priority to foster a culture where the best people want to work, where individuals are promoted based on merit, where we value and demand respect for others and where opportunities to develop to are widely available to all. **Responsibilities:** We are looking for model validator for validating risk models with the primary area being Counterparty Credit Risk. The validation covers both technical and functional aspects, including model assumptions, conceptual soundness, mathematical formulation, model calibration, and model performance, as well as the functional assessment of using the model for regulatory and business applications. Job responsibilities include performing and reviewing validation tests, discussing findings with internal and external stakeholders, writing validation reports, and managing model risk on an ongoing basis. **Requirements:** + 2+ years relevant experience + Knowledge of financial instruments, simulation and pricing methodologies, risk estimation and regulatory requirements + Sound knowledge of stochastic calculus, numerical methods and statistics + Strong communication skills both verbal and written + Solid writing skills. Publications in peer-reviewed journals are considered as good evidence + Programming skills + Ability to work independently + Curiosity, diligence, and a healthy skepticism about received wisdom are all desirable ? **Education:** + A Masters degree or higher in a quantitative field (Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Statistics, etc.) with relevant coursework and experience ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family Group:** Risk Management ------------------------------------------------------ **Job Family:** Risk Analytics, Modeling, and Validation ------------------------------------------------------ **Time Type:** Full time ------------------------------------------------------ **Primary Location:** Long Island City New York United States ------------------------------------------------------ **Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:** $142,320.00 - $213,480.00 In addition to salary, Citis offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire. ------------------------------------------------------ **Anticipated Posting Close Date:** Nov 06, 2024 ------------------------------------------------------ Citi is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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