Quantitative Analytics Manager - IRB Modelling | S3 | Risk

  • Santander UK
  • Milton Keynes, UK
  • Sep 10, 2024
Full Time Management

Job Description

Quantitative Analytics Manager - IRB Modelling | S3 | Risk

Country: United Kingdom

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This is an exciting opportunity within our Risk department in Milton Keynes for a Quantitative Analytics Manager in the Retail IRB Modelling team.
 

This high-profile role will be part of the team responsible for the development and maintenance of the Retail IRB models. The successful candidate will help to ensure that IRB developments are focussed on the strategic needs of the businesses as well as the latest regulations and internal standards.
 

The difference you’ll make:

  • Working as part of a team of quantitative modellers and helping manage the development of models to ensure the strategic IRB requirements are met, with high quality documentation and to agreed timelines
  • Working with internal stakeholders on the planning, building, validation, approval, implementation, and use of the models built
  • Helping with model assurance to ensure the models remain effective and accurate
  • Being a subject matter expert for retail IRB models
  • Being responsible for line management responsibilities for technical analysts
     

What you’ll bring:

  • Work experience with Basel IRB modelling requirements, regulations, and proven track record of Credit Risk modelling (IRB/IFRS9) with working experience in technical teams and senior stakeholders
  • Excellent quantitative and analytical ability along with experience in relevant mathematical approaches, advanced computer literacy, in particular coding language (SAS, Python or R) and degree level in a highly numerate subject, or equivalent
  • Advanced knowledge in quantitative and analytical solutions
  • Background in statistics, finance, or advanced analytics
     

It would also be nice for you to have:

  • Working experience with retail portfolios
  • Experience managing a team and/or multiple concurrent projects

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What else you need to know:
 

The role can be based in Milton Keynes or Manchester.


We want our people to thrive at work and home, and also be able to deliver the best outcomes for our customers and to help each other develop.  To support this, we offer site-based contracts with a hybrid working pattern and our expected level of attendance in an office is at least 12 days per month for Milton Keynes and 5 days per month for Manchester (pro-rata for part-time roles).

If you apply for this role in this locations, it’s important you consider your travelling distance, time and cost from your home to the office locations.
 

We’re happy to discuss specific working patterns and arrangement within this hybrid approach during the recruitment process.
 

If you’re interested in this role but with part time hours or a job-share we would still love to hear from you and discuss these.
 

Inclusion:
 

At Santander we’re creating a thriving workplace where all colleagues feel they belong and are supported to succeed.  We all help to make Santander a workplace that celebrates diversity and attracts, retains and develops the most talented and committed people through living our values of Simple, Personal, and Fair.

How we’ll reward you:
 

As well as a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy a benefits package that you can tailor to your needs.

  • Eligible for a discretionary performance-related annual bonus.
  • We put 8% of salary into your pension, even if you don’t contribute yourself. We’ll pay in up to 12.5% of salary, if you contribute as well, and you can take some of our contribution in cash if you prefer.
  • 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 31 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year.
  • £6,000 car allowance per year.
  • Company funded individual private medical insurance.
  • Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates such as private medical insurance for your family, dental insurance, and health assessments.
  • Protection for you and your family, with company-funded death-in-service benefit and income protection insurance, and the option to take advantage of discounted rates for additional life assurance and critical illness cover.
  • Share in Santander’s success by saving or investing in our share plans.
  • As a Santander UK employee, you are able to request staff versions of our products like our Edge Current Accounts and Credit Cards with no fees, as well as apply to many other deals and discounts in Santander products and services.
     

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What to do next:
 

If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.

If there’s anything we can do in the recruitment process to help you achieve your best, get in touch. Whether it’s a copy of our application form in another format or additional assistance, we’re available through telephone, email, or face to face. You can contact us at [email protected] or call 0870 414 9080.