Decision Science Manager - IRB,Scorecard,SAS Skills

Location
Dublin, Dublin
Salary
€75,000 - €90,000 per annum
Posted
09 Jan 2017
Closes
06 Feb 2017
Ref
1357342
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST BE AN E.U. CITIZEN TO APPLY TO THIS VACANCY, ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED
Position: Decision Science Manager - IRB,Scorecard,SAS
Location: Dublin
Salary: €75000 - €90000 per annum
Job type:Full time

Our company client is a well respected international Retail Bank who are currently seeking to appoint a driven and highly skilled Decision Science Manager to join their thriving team based in Dublin. This is an exciting opportunity for career progression

Purpose of this job:

* The primary focus of this role is to manage the team's requirements for the delivery & maintenance of credit analytics models and scorecards.
* The role will involve development and maintenance of credit models used for internal business decisioning and regulatory capital IRB models.
* The role holder will work with the Senior Manager - Modelling with the assistance of several direct reporting analysts to lead the team.

Major duties will involve:

* Scorecard development
* IRB credit modelling
* SAS implementation
* Seek to drive the use of the Bank's decision science infrastructure to get the best results/ best in class approaches.
* Keep abreast of emerging regulatory issues and participate in industry fora to ensure the Group is actively in touch with industry best practice.
* To drive, through data sets and sources, innovation in the Bank's delivery of its business across the full life cycle of credit risk. To support the strategy area's using advanced optimisation techniques to focus effort to high return segments.
* To create/ maintain a suite of scoring and regulatory capital PD models for use across the credit life cycle using 'best in class' statistical techniques (Acquisition through to Debt Sale).
* Ensure that such models are built to best practice & remain fit for purpose.
* To ensure that models are reviewed, redesigned, optimised based on business need, re-calibrated and tracked in line with corporate calendar.
* To develop and maintain an appropriate suite of MI reporting on scorecard and strategy performance
* To explore & rollout the use of business analytics/ decision science environment so that the Customer Credit function has efficient & effective delivery of its outputs

Background and competencies required:

* Proven experience in credit scoring and IRB modelling from directing development through to management of validation and regulatory approval processes.
* Credit Risk Management using a decision science environment, preferably from Acquisition to debt sale.
* Have several years' experience in a risk modelling environment building capital & credit risk models
* Management experience in a relevant financial services environment with a good understanding of all retail products (Cards, Loans, Current Accounts, Mortgages) and channels.
* A degree in a Mathematical/ Statistical/ Computer Science or associated discipline
* Expertise in statistical techniques (such as regression, WOE, cluster analysis, Decision Trees, experimental design, etc.)
* Knowledge of the regulatory / compliance landscape including industry existing CRR/CRDIV, EBA requirements and a broad understanding of emerging regulation relating to IRB modelling, etc.
* Experience in SAS (Base, Guide, Miner) essential
* Highly PC literate with a good working knowledge of all Microsoft applications (Word/Excel especially).
* Experience of programming languages such as SQL, VB, etc., is desirable
* Have proven skills in analysing & manipulating data
* Ability to communicate and negotiate successfully with colleagues and build effective working relationships across the business (internal and external)
* An innovative, creative approach to problem solving
* Well-developed report writing and presentation skills and an ability to interact at senior levels within the organisation
* Embraces change, with solid project management skills
* Demonstrated ability to lead in a team environment with changing priorities and time pressures
* Proven ability to manage a team of highly intellectual individuals to ensure a structured output is delivered in a timely manner.

Additional Information:

* Our client offer an excellent package combined with a strongly defined career path, in a productive and welcoming environment.
* YOU MUST BE AN E.U. CITIZEN TO APPLY TO THIS VACANCY, ADDITIONAL APPLICATIONS WILL BE DISREGARDED

If you feel you have the relevant experience, then please apply for immediate consideration.