Quantitative Analyst

As an Australian bank with a proud history, we believe in doing well and doing good. That’s why our ambition is to create a brighter future for our people, our customers, and our world.
The role
Suncorp Group’s Risk Models team performs an important role within the Bank Capital and Risk Model team, specifically ensuring that from a first line of defence perspective, we have developed, maintained and applied sound models, including expected credit loss, stress testing, economic capital, risk-based-capital (including market and credit risk types), and operational risk models.
As part of this team, you will contribute to planning, modelling and implementation of new or enhanced models. Model development will be performed with a strong focus on understanding the business drivers for risk, integrity of modelling processes and outcomes, and focus on the end-use and -users of the model. All modelling to be performed within model governance, which includes a high standard of documentation.
What you’ll do
Contribute to the build, validation, documentation, implementation of the banking models (expected credit loss, stress testing, economic capital, risk based capital, operational risk)
Conduct detailed analytical work with a high level of accuracy in order to deliver high level results to senior management
Document model technical detail, modelling choices made, and model methodology considerations
Proactively engage with stakeholders to understand business context, add value, propose solutions, project manage pieces of work through to completion and balance prioritisation effectively between across a wide stakeholder group
Work with the leaders of our Capital Strategy & Risk Models team to ensure models are effectively embedded into operational activities, the program of work for the department is documented and resourcing or delivery issues are well managed
Prepare analysis papers and ensure that high quality analytical papers are written and delivered to appropriate senior management and committees
Identifying inefficiencies and proposing operational process improvements to enable better outcomes
What you’ll bring
Degree in Actuarial, Finance, Economics, Statistics / Mathematics, or Risk (mandatory)
Post graduate finance, economics or accounting qualifications requirement (desired)
Experience in a quantitative risk function, ideally within the banking or financial services industry
Background in Model Implementation to make the person credible when discussing system and process considerations
Proficiency in statistical software such as SAS, R, Python, Matlab or similar
Technical experience with risk and capital estimates (Credit Risk, IRRBB, Operational Risk, Regulatory Capital, Economic Capital)
What we can offer you
Discounts and offers on a range of retail favourite stores as well as banking and insurance products
A range of flexible working and leave options, including 20 weeks paid parental leave, 4 weeks paid secondary carer parental leave and unlimited paid emergency response leave
Invest in your brighter future with ongoing study support and career development programs
Give back to our communities with payroll giving, donation matching and paid volunteer leave
Prioritise your work/life balance with our robust employee assistance program and dedicated employee council
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Advertised: 20 Feb 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time Applications close: 01 Mar 2024 AUS Eastern Daylight Time