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Team : Independent Model Review

Work location : Bangalore

Job Description

As an integral component of HSBC’s Risk Management Framework, the purpose of


Independent Model Review (IMR) is to assess all models used within the Group. The function
provides the Group's Management, Regulators and Shareholders with the necessary assurance
that the Bank's models are well controlled and fit for purpose. This is achieved through:

·         Best in class technical expertise, analysis and challenge;

·         In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, business and market practice;

·         Examination of model risk including assumptions, limitations and implications of the use
of a model.

Independent Model Review (IMR) is a critical second line of defense function. Its mission is to
protect and enhance shareholder value through effective challenge of models and critical
processes implemented for use within the HSBC North America Holdings (HNAH) legal entity.
Examples of Models that IMR currently reviews include: Global Markets Trading & Hedging
models, Comprehensive Capital Analysis and Review (CCAR), Economic Capital models,
Traded Risk, Retail and Wholesale Credit Risk, Operational Risk models, Anti Money
Laundering, Stress Testing and Scenario Analysis models, Asset Liability Management models,
etc.

Key Accountabilities

 ·         To work as part of the IMR function in the delivery of Model appraisals;

·         Responsible for model review on wholesale credit areas like C&I (Commercial and
Industrial) , CRE (Commercial Real Estate) Portfolios etc.

·         Independently review the models being assigned, fully understand the model theory and
model assumption, and verify the formula derivation;

·         Develop independent challenger models to validate the model implementation


correctness and identify the model shortcoming, assumptions, limitations;

·         Communicate the model review findings to model developer and owners. Ensure model
limitations are correctly identified, understood, and managed;

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·         Write high quality model validation reports, including conclusion, recommendation,
detail analysis in model theory, formula, and testing;

·         Participate in model control, governance, and monitoring. Assist in reporting


requirements, producing detailed updates for Model Oversight Committees, Senior Internal
Stakeholder Groups and Regulators;

·         Lead a team of junior analysts and be responsible for team management/ project
management and provide guidance/coaching across multiple projects;

·         Work with Senior Managers across IMR to build relationships with Model Developers /
Owners.

 Skills/ Experience Required

 ·         Master’s degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Finance/Economics/Computer


Science/Engineering, or other quantitative fields. Bachelor’s degree from top schools in the
above area with exceptional academic records and strong knowledge in financial modeling may
also apply;

·         At least 5+ years of experience in the financial/banking industry;

·         Must have 5+ years of proven experience of financial modeling experience in


validation/development in Risk Management in Wholesale domain

·         Good knowledge of regulatory regulations like Basel, CCAR/DFAST, PRA.

·         Knowledge of programming skills in one or more of R, SAS, SQL;

·         Experience of conducting independent model reviews is a plus;

·         Fluency in English both spoken and written

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