As an Data and Model Implementation Lead – Executive Director in the Climate, Nature and Social Risk Data and Model Implementation department, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the bank's approach to managing and advancing our analytical frameworks to address climate-related risks. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience overseeing data and model development activities in at a large financial institution or data solutions provider, with a proven track record of driving innovation in risk management, product development, and operational efficiency.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the design and implementation of climate risk data and analytical frameworks to support the bank's risk management strategies
- Oversee the integration of climate risk data into existing systems, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies
- Execute risk models related to climate, nature, and social factors, ensuring accuracy and reliability
- Enhance operational efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing best practices in data management and model execution
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate risk model insights into business strategies and decision-making processes
- Spearhead accelerator activities to fast-track the development and deployment of climate risk solutions, leveraging partnerships and external resources as appropriate
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Data Science, or a related quantitative field;
- Strong technical background with in-depth expertise of data quality, data management, and data contracts and possess the ability to write and understand technical specifications
- Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to ”connect the dots” across different data sources and modelling areas
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey business implications of model outputs to senior management and other stakeholders
- Proven experience in risk management, data analytics, product development or a related field within a large financial institution or vendor
Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
- Advanced knowledge of data modeling, statistical analysis, and risk assessment methodologies
- Experience with climate risk modeling tools and software
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements related to climate risk in the banking sector
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think strategically and innovatively
- Experience in product management, including the development and launch of new products or services
- Advanced degree preferred