About 1 month ago, from Institute of Data Australia1 year max term contract - hybrid working.Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane based - open to other locations.Excellent opportunity to join Westpac's Risk Analytics team.Job DescriptionAs a Senior Modeller, you will be responsible for the overall delivery of core predictive analysis, modelling and model performance activities for Westpac Group portfolios in the areas of credit capital modelling. You will develop statistical models leveraged to establish and maintain 'best practice' risk management and automated credit decisioning processes, including credit scoring models, Probability of Default, Loss Given Default, and Exposure at Default. You will perform data sourcing, analysis to ensure data is suitable and robust for modelling purposes and ensure processes, procedures, issues, and outcomes are appropriately documented. You effectively communicate and collaborate with managers within Risk Analytics to ensure projects, BAU activities, governance framework, and compliance obligations are managed in a coordinated manner. In addition to this you will:Provide recommendations to internal customers to assist them in achieving portfolio optimisation setting and credit risk management objectives.Be responsible for ensuring core credit models across Australian Banking Risk are maintained to a high standard to facilitate compliance with legislation, regulatory requirements, governance frameworks, and policies.Build and enhance existing capabilities through research into new methodologies.Collaborate with analytics stakeholders to ensure risk models meet requirements and provide support to end users.Identify new opportunities to enhance existing credit decisioning and risk management processes using statistical models and tools.Be responsible for regular development of credit risk models, including ongoing validation and ad hoc monitoring of existing models.Identify issues related to data and systems that may impact models. Work with related teams to resolve identified issues.Understand how Risk fits into the business through a good understanding of products and portfolios, originations, account management, marketing, and collections.What do I need?To be successful in this role you will have proven experience working within an analytical team or equivalent, with credit risk experience being preferable. You will have excellent problem-solving skills, with sound statistical knowledge and data management expertise. You will have advanced skills in SAS, Python, SQL, R, and Excel with VBA, and an aptitude for PC applications and software. You will have the ability to learn and adapt, with a commitment to performance, and a proactive mindset. In addition to this you will:Be an independent and autonomous thinker.Have a strong customer and strategy focus.Be an inquisitive problem solver.Be a team player.Have a tertiary qualification (Maths/Statistics or other relevant degree) or equivalent business experience.Deliver tasks on time and effectively.How do I apply?Start here. Just click on the APPLY button.
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