Director - Model Validation, Interest Rates
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Position Overview & Specifications
- Rates suite of models underlying Price-It, AdFin, Yield Book and Acadia Libraries, Fixed Income pricing and curve construction models, risk margining models and pricing tools for the Group’s Post Trade division.
- Lead structured and flow rates model validation underlying key rates libraries, including Yield Book rates models that are integrated into mortgage analytics,
- Review and validate curve construction models across Post Trade (LCH Ltd. and LCH SA), Yield Book, Price-It, and other libraries,
- Assess mathematical and technical considerations in models and quantitative methods,
- Develop internal benchmarks for rates models,
- Identify and escalate risks, issues in the assessed models,
- Effectively document the testing and conclusions,
- Lead all Model Risk Committee and WG work related to Rates models,
- Design adequate ongoing monitoring for relevant models,
- Create Model Validation deliverables: reports, notes, findings.
- Lead model governance embedding across LSEG in Rates space,
- Liaise with Rates/Post Trade senior mgmt. and senior Rates/Post Trade developers on all related topics,
- Assess and quantify effective controls and tests for model performance,
- Review regulatory requirements,
- Support junior validation team in Bucharest on rates validation projects,
- Assist risk and business management in all aspects of Rates model risk,
- Communicate with senior management all issues relevant to Rates models,
- Prepare presentations on key model issues for senior management in business and risk.
- PhD or MS degree in Applied Mathematics, Finance, Statistics, Physics, Engineering or similar years’ experience in a Model Validation, Front Office Quant, or Risk Quant role in Rates products,
- Extensive quant experience with Rates; Interest Rates pricing models and interest rate curve construction methodologies,
- Good coding skills within a professional environment (Python, R, C/C++, SAS),
- Theoretical understanding and familiarity with Rates derivative pricing models,
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, good attention to detail, solid writing skills,
- Consistently delivers on commitments and has a collaborative mindset,
- Working experience or exposure to Eikon or Yield Book is a plus,
- Knowledge of margin models and CCP regulatory environment is a plus,
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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