JD - Model
JD - Model
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Process Overview*
Driving reduced losses and customer friction by performing model validation work on a portfolio of
fraud models
This role supports the Consumer Client Protection organization, and you will partner with vendors,
independent model risk management, technology, and business strategy teams to document,
deploy, and assess performance of fraud models used to reduce losses and minimize customer
disruption.
Responsibilities
The role will be responsible for several key areas:
Work with vendors and internal modeling partners to develop approval documentation for
new fraud scores and algorithms. This will include a comprehensive write-up on how the
models are built, testing and validation work done, methodology, sampling, performance, etc.
Conduct periodic model validations on scores, looking for key metrics such as precision,
recall, rank ordering of score performance, detection of PSI and other metrics as needed to
ensure models are performing well and not deteriorating, which could lead to unexpected
fraud losses
Partner with our Strategies teams to communicate model performance and trends, including
providing key insights into areas where scores are deteriorating or underperforming, so
appropriate adjustments can be made to prevent unexpected losses.
Work with our partners in Model Risk Management (MRM) to close out any follow-up items
on partially/conditionally approved models
Form strategic partnerships with MRM to develop best practices for fraud model governance
that satisfy both the need for quick deployments to mitigate risks, but also our internal and
regulatory concerns
Develop dashboards and MIS to show model performance, trending, and potential issues.
Support automation initiatives within the team and try to automate repetitive tasks.
Requirements
Education*
Advanced degree, preferably in Statistics/Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering or
other quantitative discipline from a premier institute
Certifications If Any
Technical certifications in SAS, SQL preferred
Foundational skills*
6 to 9 years of relevant experience in analytics, with around 2+ year of direct experience in
model risk management. Experience with model development and fraud analytics are
preferred
Experience in SAS or SQL is required. Knowledge of Python/PySpark is strongly preferred.
Should also have experience with other data extraction tools like Hive, HUE, or Pig.
Proficiency with visualization software such as Tableau and presentation software such as
PowerPoint
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to think outside the box and excellent drive/desire to dig in, learn and make a
difference.
Desired skills
Bachelor’s degree preferably in a quantitative discipline such as mathematics, statistics,
engineering, computer science, finance, or business. Post graduate degree is a plus.
U.S financial services experience preferable
Understanding of business domains like Fraud/Compliance/Risk preferable
Shift Timings: 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Location: Mumbai/Hyderabad/GIFT