Job Description
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Sr. Manager, Loss Forecasting builds and manages the best-in-class loss forecast and reserve models based on internal portfolio health, credit performance trends as well as macro-economic factors. Establishes the loss forecast and outlook review, update, and communication cadence.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Partner with Finance, Accounting, Product, Credit and Collection teams to create proper model inputs
- Ensure and demonstrate reasonability of input assumptions for loss forecasting in the new models and analyze resulting forecast outcomes during each forecast cycle for appropriateness
- Partner with data and analytics teams to create and update KPI and Dashboard at the Portfolio level to help drive improved loss forecasting and loan book health assessment
- Develop and execute sophisticated credit loss forecasting models across multiple use cases in periodic forecast assessments, capital planning and stress testing scenarios; proven track record in developing and deploying IFRS or CECL reserve models
- Strategic business planning and analysis for other what-if-sensitivity analysis
- Analyze outcomes from the new models alongside existing models to formulate ranges and understand varying dynamics
- Collaborate with Credit Strategy, Collections, Finance, Accounting and Product teams to incorporate changes in underwriting, as well as other business dynamics within the overall forecast
- Assess externally sourced Macro economic forecasts for use within the model suite as well as present to internal stakeholders across all stakeholders
- Manage a team (1-2) of analysts.
- Significant interaction with a wide range of management colleagues up to CEO and his Directs, as well as external stakeholders such as regulators / auditors; methodical, detail-oriented and storytelling in presenting results
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Degree in quantitative discipline such as math, computer science, physics, economics, statistics, etc.Strong quantitative skills : ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inferenceEXPERIENCE
Min 5 years of experience in a lending or financial institution with hands on experience in portfolio analytics, loss forecasting, allowance (IFRS / CECL) modeling and reserve / provisionSKILLS
Must have knowledge of analytic techniques such as regression analysis, segmentation techniques, time series analysis and also familiarity with SQL and TableauAbility to monitor and analyze changes in the consumer lending marketplace and develop insightful root-cause analysisExperience working as a business partner to Finance, Accounting, Product, Credit and Collections functionsExperience working in a highly regulated financial services environmentExperience creating lifetime customer value and loss forecasting methodologiesAbility to work cross-functionally, and create actionable analysis / reportingAdditional Information
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