Risk Control Operations Analyst for Group Methodology

For our banking client in Zürich we are currently looking for a Risk Control Operations Analyst for Group Methodology:

START: 02.05.16
DURATION: 6 months
LOCATION: Zürich

The role:
. Pre processing of inbound data for Enterprise Wide Risk models, covering stress and Statistical Risk Measures
. Performing data quality checks on all data feeding the Enterprise Wide Risk models
. Sourcing data from upstream providers through various manual processes and automated deliveries
. The assessment and review of data quality exceptions created in accordance with the guidelines and principles defined in Risk's control framework. The control framework exists to ensure complete, accurate and timely population of data in the Risk Control infrastructure.
. Identifying and coordinating the resolution of data quality issues
. Performing UAT on inbound data for Enterprise Wide Risk models, to identify impacts on data in production due to system changes
. Designing and developing controls to check the data quality of all data feeding the Enterprise Wide Risk models
. Implementing data sourcing processes to obtain the required data from upstream providers

Your experience and skills
You have:
. Experience in running data quality controls, ideally within an Investment Banking, Risk Control function.
. Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office applications, with advanced skills in Excel and VBA being advantageous.
. Proficiency in use of statistical software (eg SAS, R, Stata, Matlab) is of benefit
. Basic coding skills, specifically in python is of benefit.
. A University degree, preferably with Business/Maths/Economics/Finance background.
. Advanced English (written and verbal)
You are:
. An effective verbal and written communicator.
. Highly numerate and possess strong analytical and problem solving skills.
. A fast learner with the ability to get up to speed quickly with new processes and IT applications/infrastructure
. Ability to work to tight deadlines and handle business pressures
. Highly organised, with the ability to balance numerous tasks and responsibilities

Michael Bailey International is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.