Counterparty Credit Risk Methodology Strat in London

Location: London

Corporate Title: Associate

Group Strategic Analytics (GSA) is part of Group Chief Operation Office (COO) which acts as the bridge between the Bank’s businesses and infrastructure functions to help deliver the efficiency, control, and transformation goals of the Bank. You will be joining GSA, which combines expertise in quantitative analytics, modelling, pricing and risk management with a deep understanding of system architecture and programming.

You will join the Counterparty Credit Risk Methodology team within GSA which is responsible for Deutsche Bank’s derivatives exposure engine to simulate exposure profiles for derivatives and securities financing transactions by applying regulatory approved simulation models. The simulated time profiles are the basis to calculate exposure metrics such as Expected Positive Exposure (EPE), Potential Future Exposure (PFE) and Average Expected Exposure (AEE) entering the Economic and Regulatory capital calculations for Counterparty Credit Risk. You will also work closely with Market Risk Management (MRM) on Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) and Prudential Valuation adjustment on XVA.

What we’ll offer you:

• Hybrid Working - we understand that employee expectations and preferences are changing. We have implemented a model that enables eligible employees to work remotely for a part of their working time and reach a working pattern that works for them.
• Competitive salary and non-contributory pension.
• 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase additional days.
• Life Assurance and Private Healthcare for you and your family.
• A range of flexible benefits including Retail Discounts, a Bike4Work scheme and Gym benefits.
• The opportunity to support a wide-ranging CSR programme + 2 days’ volunteering leave per year.

Your key responsibilities:

• Contribute to the methodology development focusing on exposure pricing and path generation in the Counterparty Credit Risk internal model.
• Contribute to the methodology development of Prudential Valuation adjustment on XVA.
• Support efforts around internal and external audit response including addressing queries and producing ad-hoc analysis.
• Drive the timely closure of assigned regulatory/audit/validation findings.
• Provide expertise and support to our main stakeholders in Credit Risk Management, Front Office, Finance and Technology.
• Prepare business specifications, code prototypes, and implement code directly when required.

Your skills and experience:

• Graduate degree (PhD or MSc) in a quantitative discipline.
• Demonstrable relevant industry experience in a similar role.
• Ability to solve problems efficiently and effectively.
• Good background in financial mathematics, stochastic calculus, and familiarity with a mainstream programming language preferably Python.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and partner with various teams, and to be able to explain complex concepts effectively.

How we’ll support you:

• Flexible working to assist you balance your personal priorities.
• Coaching and support from experts in your team.
• A range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your needs.

We value diversity and as an equal opportunities employer, we make reasonable adjustments for those with a disability such as the provision of assistive equipment if required (e.g. screen readers, assistive hearing devices, adapted keyboards).

We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively. Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group. We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.