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About the Role

As Associate Director, Enterprise Model Risk Management (EMRM) in the Group Risk Management (GRM) team, you will be responsible for end-to-end execution and documentation of credit risk model validation projects within RBC’s Canadian Banking platform. Your role is to independently assess and provide an objective opinion on the soundness of credit risk models using both qualitative and quantitative industry best practices.

Responsibilities

Perform initial review and validation of newly developed credit models and make recommendations supporting use of the model.
Employ various quantitative and qualitative techniques to review, test, replicate, challenge, benchmark and assess credit risk models.
Utilize strong analytical and written communication skills to execute ongoing model validations once models reach their expected outcome period for all Canadian Banking credit risk models as governed by RBC’s Enterprise Model Risk Management policy.
Develop comprehensive reports summarizing key observations, conclusions, and recommendations in support of completed model validations.
Ensure model validations are planned and completed in accordance with timelines established in the Enterprise Model Risk policy based on each model’s materiality and uncertainty rating.
Collaborate with model developers.
Opine on the adequacy of model documentation.
Assess the suitability of models for their intended purpose.
Review data inputs and outputs.
Build benchmark models to support validation conclusions.
Ensure compliance with internal policies as well as regulatory requirements.
Communicate validation results.
Provide recommendations for improvements.

Requirements

3 + years of model development or model validation experience, preferably related to credit risk models used within the financial services industry.
Hands-on experience with artificial intelligence / machine learning modeling techniques (deep learning, XGboost) as well as logistic regression modeling techniques.
Proficient Python programmer with a proven track record of delivering high-quality code.
Comfortable working with large data sets.
Solid understanding of data extraction and data mining, proficiency in SQL.
Strategic thinker with superior interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and with strong consensus-building skills.
Knowledge of Canadian retail banking products and processes.
A strong understanding of retail credit risk modeling theories, principles and industry best practices.
A strong understanding of RBC’s policies, procedures, systems, risk appetite, risk tolerance, strategies and the overall role of risk management within RBC is a definite asset.
Experience with Hadoop, Spark, object storage solutions.
Familiar with Tableau or other data visualization tools.
Experience with version control tools (git).

Skills

Critical Thinking
Economic Analysis
Risk Control
Scoring Models
Python
SQL

Location

ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO
Toronto
Canada

Work Type

Full time

Experience Level

Associate Director

Education Level

Post graduate degree in a quantitative field of study (i.e. PhD, Master of Mathematical Finance, Statistics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Data Science or comparable).

Benefits

A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
The opportunity to interface with executives from many different parts of the organization

About the Company

At RBC, we are guided by living shared values of Client First, Integrity, Collaboration, Respect and Excellence and winning together as One RBC. We believe an inclusive workplace that has diverse perspectives is core to our continued growth as one of the largest and most successful banks in the world. Maintaining a workplace where our employees feel supported to perform at their best, effectively collaborate, drive innovation, and grow professionally helps to bring our Purpose to life and create value for our clients and communities. RBC strives to deliver this through policies and programs intended to foster a workplace based on respect, belonging and opportunity for all.