Job description Posted 14 February 2024

IRB Manager

Rate: Competitive

Location: Hybrid 2 days a week

Duration – December 2024

Role Summary:

HSBC are currently searching for an IRB Manager to join our dynamic team within the “Global Regulatory Policy & Advisory [‘GRPA’]. The successful candidate will need to be the subject matter expert in the development of IRB models from a regulatory and quantitative background focusing on second line of defence.

Key Responsible

• Undertake line by line assessment of regulatory requirements for each new model. This line by line assessment is required to be submitted to UK PRA for each new c model permission;

• Advise model developers based in different GRA hubs globally on UK PRA model build regulatory requirements. Including endorse or object to model development as per policy roles in GRA ‘Model Life Cycle’;

• Support policy team work for IRB models including regulatory notifications for model changes and gap review of existing live models for remediation in new build (annual SMF process)

• Work together with business experts from the GRA and WCR teams and stakeholders to develop appropriate regulatory opinions and policy solutions.

• Provide feedback to global GRA and WCR teams relating to regulatory compliance, policy, standards and documentation.

• Provide guidance and opine on regulatory policy

• Drafting policy interpretations and opinions if need be

Experience:

Minimum of 10 years of Banking experience including substantial time in IRB model audit or validation or as a credit approver of wholesale/corporate credit ratings (model user).

• Strong hands on knowledge of the regulatory landscape particularly relating to IRB Repair

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to distinguish between strategic and minor issues

• Excellent team player who is flexible and collaborative to work in a dynamic environment with other colleagues and stakeholders

• Ability to multitask and manage expectations within competing priorities while delivering high quality work within timelines

• Excellent stakeholder relationship management and strong written/verbal communication skills

• Degree or post graduate level qualification in a mathematical, statistical or quantitative discipline such as sciences or economics.

Desirable:

• Direct experience of technical/quantitative IRB supervision (PRA, ECB) or IRB Internal audit/Validation from a major ECB supervised bank.

• Knowledge of programming languages (E.g. SAS, Python) used in credit models although not essential would be quite beneficial as well.

• Experience in Wholesale Credit is also desirable.

If you’re looking for a career that will help you stand out, join HSBC, and fulfil your potential. Whether you want a career that could take you to the top, or simply take you in an exciting new direction, HSBC offers opportunities, support and rewards that will take you further.

Either apply direct! Or please contact me on mohammed.wasim@tapfin.com.

Please note, in the event of a high volume of applications for this role, we will not be able to respond to each individual applicant. Unfortunately, if you have not been contacted within 7 days we will not be progressing with your application. Thank you for your understanding