Description
Technical Author - HSBC
6 months based in Cambridge
Role Purpose
Model Documentation is considered to be one of the most fundamental tenants of an effective Model Risk Management operating model. It provides a sustainable record of the models designed purpose, scope, drivers, key assumptions, and limitations. It also provides the central vehicle for HSBC to communicate model performance and regulatory compliance.
GRA Model Standards & Control Technical Authors are at the centre of how HSBC documents Risk models for the consumption of a broad spectrum of readership and will be responsible for:
- Managing and executing the delivery of model documentation telling the models story in an understandable and consistent way to meet Senior Management and 3rd party expectations.
- Production of high quality, comprehensive, consistent and coherent model documentation in support of regulatory submission and approval.
- Acting as a Technical Authoring expert across Wholesale Credit and Traded Risk model risk landscape.
- Drawing the requisite information from model developers/owners and translating complex methodologies into high quality easily digestible documentation.
- Management of an iterative documentation review, challenge and approval process across multiple model documentation initiatives simultaneously.
- Ensuring best practice standards adhered for all model risk documentation.
In addition to the aspects of a Technical Author this role also requires expert knowledge of Wholesale Credit/Traded Risk modelling.
Knowledge & Experience/Qualifications
Knowledge
- Good understanding of quantitative modelling methodologies and best practice techniques
- Very strong knowledge of the external environment - regulatory, political, competitors etc.
- Business analysis, requirements gathering and design techniques
Experience
- Strong quantitative modelling background
- Strong (5+ years) Wholesale Credit/Traded Risk technical documentation authoring experience
- Strong stakeholder management/interpersonal skills
- Demonstrable ability to translate complex modelling techniques into high quality, coherent documentation appropriate for a diverse technical/non-technical audience
- Understanding of relevant regulatory requirements in respect to Wholesale Credit/Traded Risk modelling
- Strong experience in a process orientated project environment; ability to work as part of a tightly focussed project delivery team
- Strong record of delivery; ability to work under pressure in delivery of projects with tight deadlines
- Superior English language skills (verbal and written)
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills
- Familiarity with content authoring systems and controls an advantage
Qualifications and Accreditations
- BSc/BA or higher in related discipline (Statistics, Quantitative Economics, Computer Science, Technology, Communications, Business Administration)
- Technical Authoring