Contract Duration - 6 months
Pay rate - €700 pd
The Role:
Role is to design, implement and maintain analytics systems and processes that support Bank-wide solutions including the implementation of IRB, IFRS9, collection, acquisition & data models as well as regulatory process deployments such as LCR, FINREP & COREP. You will also be required to perform in-depth analysis into model and process outputs to ensure they have been deployed accurately and correctly, that model drivers are clearly understood and key trends are identified. This is a technical role that uses advanced programming techniques to implement and understand the range of solutions your team are responsible for.
The Team:
The Analytics Platform & Process team is part of the Central Data Office (CDO). Through the CDO the team aims to deliver a centre of excellence for analytical model and process deployment for the Bank. The team has a key role to play in helping achieve the Bank’s strategy of simplification and driving efficiencies through this implementation process. The team is involved in the following activities:
· The design and maintenance of systems and processes across the credit lifecycle from origination to collections, including those supporting Basel IRB & IFRS9 models.
· Development and implementation of data models supporting analytics and regulatory processes
· Deployment and maintenance of systems to support regulatory processes such as LCR, FINREP & COREP
· Analysis and production of model and process outputs across the Bank’s portfolios covering required regulatory and operational requirements, key performance indicators, risks & trends.
· Maintenance and testing of the Bank‘s model implementation software.
· Development and build out of the Bank’s SAS platform
Responsibilities:
- Lead the production of model and process outputs, including key metrics
- Lead the ongoing enhancement and changes required to the systems that perform these calculations
- Drive the development of new technologies and processes to comply with emerging legislation
- Provide excellent service to process owners by delivering high quality outputs within agreed timelines
- Produce high quality insights across all portfolios covering required regulatory and operational requirements, key performance indicators, risks and trends
- Identify new technologies and techniques to drive improvements and efficiencies
- Work in partnership with colleagues across business functions on multiple projects to deliver changes and enhancements
- Maintain and test systems to provide first class service to all users
- Produce model and process documentation as required
- Ensure compliance with the Risk and Control framework
- Provide support, structure, guidance and training to less experienced colleagues
- Support engagements with internal and external auditors
Requirements:
Essential
· The role requires rigorous analysis of data and the use of advanced methodologies. Candidates should possess, at a minimum, a third-level honours degree in a numerate subject area such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics or Economics
· Two or more years in a similar role
· Excellent IT skills with proficiency in SAS, SQL, Teradata, Visual Basic and a general purpose programming language (e.g. Javascript, Python). Linux experience is also desirable
· Proven ability to prioritise workloads and will show determination and flexibility to deliver to very strict timelines
· An ability to communicate complex issues in a straightforward manner
· Excellent documentation, report writing & presentation skills
· Experience in a relevant financial services environment with a good understanding of all retail products (Mortgages, Term Loans, Current Accounts and Credit Cards) Desired
· Knowledge of the current and emerging European regulatory/compliance/ accounting landscape including IFRS 9, CRR/CRD IV and EBA requirement
