Job description: 

Specialist at Credit Rating Methodology will contribute to models and non-models (collectively called Estimation Approaches) that make estimates which are key inputs to credit management decisions and are reported to Credit Officers on a regular basis. The role will be to execute corporate-wide standards for development, update and maintenance of the Estimation Approaches.

Department/Team overview:

Credit Rating Methodology (CRM) is a part of Risk Modeling and Analytics. CRM develops and maintains Estimation Approaches that produce credit ratings for the wholesale portfolio (Probability of Default and Loss Given Default ratings). The group co-operates closely with Credit Officers, including senior Credit Risk Management, mostly form the USA but also EMEA and APAC. Corporate-wide standards for the Estimation Approaches are set by Model Risk Management Group (MRMG). CRM is required to abide by these rules and communicate with MRMG. Estimation approaches maintained by CRM are regularly audited by Internal Audit, but also regulators such as the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. CRM must be ready to report to them, when called.
Credit Rating Methodology employees enjoy task-based contracts. Most employees work primary in the CET time zone (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), although to facilitate better coverage with Credit Officers from the USA, employees have flexibility to join ad-hoc calls in the evening.

Your role:

The incumbent as a member of the Credit Rating Methodology will develop, update and monitor performance of the Estimation Approaches, which are used to assess creditworthiness of BNY Mellon’s counterparties by:

• executing corporate-wide standards for model development through creating options for theoretical frameworks, collecting data needed, supporting assumptions, and reviewing outcomes,
• aligning to the development scope established by more senior colleagues,
• monitoring performance of Estimation Approaches, identifying possible deterioration by comparing outcomes to established thresholds,
• executing Estimation Approaches in accordance with approval conditions and communicate results to management,
• supporting use of the Estimation Approaches,
• provide testing and analysis at the request of Model Risk Management Group.

As a successful candidate you will be given an opportunity to acquire and develop knowledge from related fields:

• Credit Risk measurement’s concepts: Basel Accords, Risk-Weighted Assets, Probability of Default, Loss Given Default,
• Creditworthiness evaluation for various types of wholesale customers,
• Financial ratios analysis and interpretation,
• Reporting to and communicating with a chief-level stakeholders and regulatory institutions.

Qualifications:

• Graduates of Econometrics/Finance/Economics.

Experience:

• Master’s degree: at least 1-2 years of job-related experience,
• PhD degree: 0-1 year of professional experience.
• Solid theoretical background and knowledge of Credit Risk Measurement’s concepts: Basel Accords, RWA, PD, LGD, EAD and UGD estimations.
• Experience with quantitative modeling, numerical analysis, and computational methods with any programming language (VBA, R, MATLAB, Python or SQL are adequate) as well as mathematical/statistical software packages.
• The candidate must have excellent presentation skills, assertiveness & influencing skills, and ability to explain abstract theoretical concepts to a non-expert audience in an easy-to-understand language.
• Proficiency in business English. The candidate must be able to communicate professionally in English-speaking environment. He/she will co-operate, report and communicate with English-speaking stakeholders on a daily basis.
• Knowledge or experience in Climate Risk modelling is a plus. Also, MS Access data-base development skills would be apricated. Although both are not necessities.

Our offer:

• Full time contract of employment
• City Centre locations close to main railway station and flexible working arrangements
• Flexible benefits package, including life and medical insurance, health screening, fitness discount programme, employee assistance program
• Award-winning Wellbeing Program supporting you with your unique health and wellbeing needs
• Pension scheme 
• On-site childcare and a parental buddy programme
• Exciting opportunities for career and global mobility
• Diverse and inclusive environment
• Employee Referral Program
• Recognition programmes

Employer Description:

For over 230 years, the people of BNY Mellon have been at the forefront of finance, expanding the financial markets while supporting investors throughout the investment lifecycle. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments and safeguards nearly one-fifth of the world's financial assets. BNY Mellon remains one of the safest, most trusted and admired companies. Every day our employees make their mark by helping clients better manage and service their financial assets around the world. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, clients count on the people of BNY Mellon across time zones and in 35 countries and more than 100 markets. It's the collective ambition, innovative thinking and exceptionally focused client service paired with a commitment to doing what is right that continues to set us apart. Make your mark: bnymellon.com/careers.