Principal/Subject Matter Expert

Highlight of the engagement opportunity

• Nature of role: Full time
• Number of years of experience expected: 8+ years
• Areas of past experience preferred: IFRS 9/ IndAS 109, PD / LGD/ EAD model development and validation, experience with ECL calculation, clarity on the IFRS 9 standard and regulatory asks
• Educational qualification expected: Graduate/ Postgraduate
• Additional qualifications/ certifications required: None
• Preferable additional certifications: CA / FRM / Actuarial
• Preferred geography of previous work experience: India / Europe / APAC / US
• Language requirements: Ability to write and speak fluently in English
• Application experience preferable: MS Excel, VBA, Python, R, SAS

Key responsibility areas:

• Independently lead and manage consulting engagements with leading banks, financial institutions, NBFCs, insurance companies and corporates covering areas such as IFRS 9 model development, ECL computation, enhancing the approach to ECL and provisions along with other credit risk areas
• Demonstrate knowledge to banking, NBFC, corporate and insurance companies on various loan product and their characteristics including wholesale loans, auto loans, personal loans, mortgage finance, education loans, etc.
• Demonstrate knowledge of concepts related to default and recovery rate modelling including roll rate analysis, periodic default rates, statistical methods including regression models, Markov chains, etc.
• Lead and drive day-to-day execution of client projects.
• Lead hiring and mentoring initiatives to expand and upskill execution and delivery team for engagements
• Design and monitor detailed project plans for assigned engagements
• Directly report and provide detailed updates to business unit leader for all assigned engagements on an on-going basis

Other important information:

• Work permit requirements: Either Indian Citizen or having valid works in India
• Period of engagement: Full time
• Probation period: 6 months
• Compensation: Compensation varies depending on the skill, fitment and role played by the person. Compensation discussions will take place post the selection process.
• Performance incentives: Typically, all roles at Acies have a performance incentive. Specific aspects will be discussed during the compensation discussion
• Leave: 22 working days a year. Additional leaves for national holidays, sick leaves, maternity and paternity, bereavement and studies vary based on the city and country of engagement.
• Other benefits: Other employment benefits including medical insurance will be informed during the compensation discussion.
• Career growth for full-time roles: Acies believes in a transparent and data-based performance evaluation system. You are encouraged to clarify any questions you have with respect to career growth with Acies personnel you interact with during the selection process.
• Career opportunities for part-time roles: Conversion of part-time roles to full-time roles depends on both performance of the individual and business needs. You are encouraged to ask about the prospects as you interact with Acies personnel during the selection process.
• Global mobility: Acies encourages mobility across our offices. Such mobility is, however, subject to business needs and regulations governing immigration and employment in various countries.

Selection process:

We seek to be transparent during the selection process. While the actual process may vary from the process indicated below, the key steps involved are as follows:

• Personal interviews: There are expected to be at least 2 -3 rounds of interviews. The number of interview rounds may increase depending on the criticality and seniority of the role involved.
• Final discussion on career and compensation: Post final selection, a separate discussion will be set up to discuss compensation and career growth. You are encouraged to seek any clarifications you have during this discussion.

Preparation required:

It is recommended that you prepare on the following aspects before the selection process:

1. Understanding of products / exposures in the financial services industry (Banks / NBFC / Insurance)
2. Demonstrate knowledge about credit risk modelling, PD, LGD, ECL, etc.
3. Demonstrate experience of various methodologies used for modelling default rates, credit scores, recovery rates, etc.

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