Professional in Quantitative Credit Risk Management
EY · Athens
At EY, we’re all in to shape your future with confidence.
We’ll help you succeed in a globally connected powerhouse of diverse teams and take your career wherever you want it to go.
Being part of EY in Greece means being part of a continuously growing team, which has been announced as Top Employer for the fourth consecutive year, certified as a Great Place to Work for the third year in a row, and awarded as Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting for the second consecutive time, for our almost 3,000 professionals!
At EY, we’ll develop you with future-focused skills and equip you with world-class experiences through coaching and training programs as well as the use of advanced technology and AI. We’ll fuel you and your extraordinary talents in a diverse and inclusive culture of globally connected teams
Join us as we commemorate 100 years of EY in Greece this year. Experience great flexibility under our hybrid operating model across our offices in Athens, Patras, Thessaloniki and Crete and contribute to building a better working world.
The opportunity
We are currently seeking highly motivated people to join our Consulting practice which is a leading provider of risk management to financial institutions.
You will be part of a team of highly skilled professionals participating in challenging projects for leading international Banking groups as well as financial institutions in Greece. Working in this creative environment, you will be given the opportunity to apply you knowledge to solve exciting problems and infer well-substantiated business insights. You will be also given the opportunity to take responsibility and build valued relationships with external clients and internal peers.
You’ll further build the skillsets and growth mindset to become the leader you want to be.
Skills and attributes for success
- Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Willingness to learn and continuously expand technical and business skills
- Ability to understand, produce and communicate complex/technical ideas to a non-technical audience
- Strong communication, presentation and writing skills in English and Greek. Knowledge of additional languages will be considered an asset
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a team
- Solid project management skills
- Team management skills
- Willingness and ability to travel and work abroad for international projects
To qualify for the role, you must have
- Excellent academic background, including a Bachelor and a Master’s in Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Operational Research, Econometrics, Data Science, Economics, Finance, Risk Management or other related field with strong quantitative focus. Ph.D. will be considered an asset
- Professional experience with focus on one or more of the following:
- Quantitative techniques and analytics in various areas within credit risk
- Model development, validation and implementation for credit risk quantification (e.g. PD / LGD / CCF estimation, IFRS9, IRB, Credit Approval, Stress Testing, Early Warning, Climate and ESG risks incorporation in Credit Risk)
- Data management, mining, cleansing and visualization with application on credit risk data
- Strong skills in programming and quantitative analysis packages (e.g., Python, R, SAS, SPSS) or/and data management (e.g., SQL)
- Knowledge of risk-related regulatory landscape and requirements
Ideally, you’ll also have
- Experience in data analysis, data quality, data automation and data management including familiarity with Big Data technologies
- Solid understanding of advanced statistical, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning techniques for classification, clustering and forecasting and hands-on experience using programming languages such as Python
- Experience in working on cloud technologies (e.g., MS Azure, Databricks)
- Experience in the design and implementation of credit risk model related frameworks (model lifecycle management, development, validation, deployment)
- Understanding of the credit lifecycle and credit processes (origination, approval, monitoring, workout, and collections)
- Knowledge of climate and other environmental, social and governance risks and their incorporation into credit decisioning and stress testing
What we look for
Building a better working world is our firm’s broader ambition to become the world’s most trusted, distinctive professional services organization. We need people worthy of trust, who demonstrate enthusiasm, passion to grow fast and are highly motivated to support this purpose. What’s most important is that you’re dedicated to working with your colleagues as part of a high-performing team. You’ll need to demonstrate enthusiasm, high motivation, and passion to develop fast in a multinational working environment. You’ll need to thrive in picking up new skills and talents as you go, so natural curiosity, a lot of questions and the confidence to speak up when you see something that could be improved are essential. If you’ve got the right combination of technical knowledge and communication skills, this role is for you.
What we offer you
Ability to Shape your Future with Confidence by:
- Developing your professional growth:
- You'll have unlimited access to educational platforms, EY Badges and EY Degrees, alongside support for certifications. You will experience personalized coaching and feedback, and gain exposure to international projects, through our expansive global network, empowering you to define and achieve your own success.
- Dive into our innovative GenAI ecosystem, designed to enhance your EY journey and support your career growth. These advanced AI tools will empower you to focus on higher-value work and meaningful interactions, enriching your professional experience like never before.
- Empowering your personal fulfilment: We focus on your financial, social, mental and physical wellbeing.
- Our competitive rewards package, depending on your experience, includes cutting-edge technological equipment, ticket restaurant vouchers, a private health and life insurance scheme, income protection and an exclusive EY benefits club card that provides a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions.
- Our flexible working arrangement (hybrid model) is defined based on your own preferences and team’s needs, and we enjoy various getaways such as short Fridays, Flex Day and Together Day.
- Our commitment to a sustainable way of operating, encourages volunteerism, promotes sustainable practices and offers opportunities for you to create a positive societal impact.
- Our pride lies in working at EY as one of the most recognized employers in Greece through our multiple awards received over the last 4 years (Top Employer, Great Place to Work and Best Workplace in Professional Services & Consulting).
- Fueling an inclusive culture: We prioritize a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment, where you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
Are you ready to shape your future with confidence? Apply today.
To help create an equitable and inclusive experience during the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible about any disability-related adjustments or accommodations you may need.
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