Risk Specialist - Stress Testing, Risk Modeling, Banking - Contract

Stamford Consultants AG is a European recruitment specialist company with headquarters in Switzerland. Our international team recruits across Banking/Financial Services, Life Sciences & Information Technology professionals.

Our high level of service and responsiveness has earned us the distinction of being a preferred supplier of Contract & Permanent professionals for many of the world's most recognized and respected companies.

For one of our clients in the banking sector in Zurich, we are searching for a Risk Specialist with 3+ years of practical experience in the topics of: stress testing/economic capital/risk modelling.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Assessing risk models methodology in line with the company governance policy
- Identifying limitations
- Documenting assessment of required standards
- Communicating closely with senior risk stakeholders

IDEAL PROFILE:

- University Degree in Econometrics, Statistics, Financial Mathematics or a related field of study
- 3+ years of practical experience applying quantitative techniques in a similar role in the financial sector
- Experience with stress testing or economic capital
- Strong risk modelling skills
- Commitment to high quality standards
- Experience with one or more of the following statistical modelling softwares: Matlab, R, SAS, etc.
- Fluent English

If you meet the criteria above, we would be looking forward to receiving your application!

Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted for this role!