Sr. Quantitative Advisor

The Risk Management Department contributes to the sustainable growth of the Societe Generale group through its expertise, understanding of risks, and risk management techniques. The department’s mission is to independently analyze, assess, manage, and monitor risk-taking activities with the objective of achieving, together with the first line-of-defense, the best possible outcome for the bank.ABOUT THE JOB:The Model Risk Management (MRM) team embedded within the Risk Management function in SG CIB oversees model risk management. MRM is responsible for the second line of defense for model risk and supervises the model risk management function for the SG Americas regions (US, Canada, and Latin America).In detail, MRM’s main tasks are:The design of the SG Americas model risk management system, as well as its consistency, integrity, and compliance with regulatory provisions.The independent review of internal models within its scope.Managing the model approval process within its scope.Monitoring of the models’ performance, effectiveness of the MRM framework, and the model business environment on ongoing basis, and risk management of the model portfolio, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.As a Sr. Quantitative Advisor, you will be pivotal in driving the consistent application of the Model Risk framework for Societe Generale’s Americas division, covering a diverse range of model families. Reporting directly to the Senior Management of Model Risks’ Governance and model portfolio management team, you’ll take the lead on managing and maintaining the AMER Model Inventory and the Model Risk Management platform (GRC Platform) — the core system that underpins inventory tracking and model governance across the region.This role demands a deep understanding of the model lifecycle. You’ll be working closely with cross functional teams, including model validators (Paris and NY office), model developers, business stakeholders, IT, auditors with exposure to a variety of models across the business and support functions, including market risk, credit and counterparty risk, compliance, trading algorithms, and investment strategies.What will be your DAY-TO-DAY?In collaboration with the Team Manager you will:Refine the Risk Framework: Enhance SG Americas model risk appetite and management framework.Metrics design and implementation: Develop and implement metrics aimed at monitoring model performance in his/her model scope, including production automation and reporting.Develop and implement metrics: Monitor model performance in your model scope, including production automation and reporting.Implement metrics and reporting dashboards for monitoring of the effectiveness of the MRM framework.Analyze the metrics results and breach management: Liaise with the first line of defense and the validation teams in the management reporting on the model risk evolution and remediation actions.Data Quality: Maintain the quality and consistency of data across different systems and management reporting tools used by MRM.Model risk identification and assessment: Design/maintain the scoring process for the model portfolio annual assessment and manage the execution of the process in collaboration with MRM management team.Refine the CMM Framework: Take a leading role in the enhancement of the CMM framework.Oversee Approval Processes: Manage approvals processes for IT releases.Collaborate on Tech Solutions: Partner with technology to build model inventory and workflow solutions.Track and Report Issues: Review and monitor remediation actions and distribute governance materials.Profile requiredSkills and QualificationsMust Have:5+ Years of Risk Management Experience: Proven track record in model development, validation, or a front-office quant role.Bachelor’s Degree: Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in a quantitative field such as Mathematical Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Engineering, or Mathematics.Technical Proficiency: Strong analytical skills. Strong programing skills in Python and SQL (any other language is a plus), excellent knowledge of BI tools / Microsoft Power BI (preferred) and Microsoft Office.Data Management: Experience working with large datasets and quantitative analysis.Model Risk: Familiarity with model risk management practices and US regulatory requirements (SR 11-07) is a plus.Communication and Autonomy: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for working with both technical and non-technical staff.LanguagesAbility to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, is a requirement as the person in this position will need to collaborate regularly with colleagues and partners in the United States.Societe Generale offers a hybrid work arrangement that offers employees the flexibility to work remotely, as well as on-site, in order to promote interaction and collaboration with colleagues while adhering to all SG standard protocols.Societe Generale is committed to strengthening bonds with colleagues, communities, and the world in which we live, because relationships are at the heart of how we operate.Our Diversity & Inclusion Mission: Recruit, develop, advance, and retain a diverse workforce that is united in our efforts to enhance our competitive position and deliver innovative solutions to our clients. #J-18808-Ljbffr