12-Month Modelling & Simulation Post Doctoral Placement
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
via P&G Careers
Over 1 month ago Full-time
Newcastle Innovation Centre is working on developing a mathematical model of a complex chemical reaction system and its control. The Modelling & Simulation group at Newcastle Technical Centre is offering a 12-month Postdoctoral placement starting as soon as possible.
In this role candidates will:
• Apply sound science and engineering principles to develop further a mathematical model of a complex unit operation involving transport phenomena, thermodynamics and reaction engineering.
• Design experimental tests to de-couple relevant physical/chemical phenomena and combine mechanistic and empirical models to obtain robust predictive models.
• Integrate molecule-based models within more traditional chemical system models.
As a full member of the team, you will have ownership for your projects, leading the development of the models and the design of the experiments required to provide data into the models. You will have the opportunity to present your work to Senior Management and work... within professional and entrepreneurial cross-functional teams in one of the company's major business categories. Corporate and specific job trainings will be provided to accelerate your development. You will be given increased levels of responsibility based on your proven capability to produce outstanding results.
EXTENDED Deadline for application on the 31st January 2021
What we offer you:
Responsibilities as of Day 1 – you will feel the ownership of your projects from the beginning, you will be able to have an impact on the business from the beginning, working on projects given by the European team including senior leadership Technical focus – you will have the opportunity to put your technical skills to work on intellectually challenging problems working with our advanced technologies.
Continuous coaching – you will work with passionate people and receive both formal training as well as day-to-day mentoring from your manager, enabling you to grow in a multifunctional, diverse environment and developing your talents and ideas.
Dynamic and respectful work environment – employees are at the core, we value every individual and encourage initiatives, promoting agility and work/life balance.
Compensation & Benefits: you will receive a competitive internship salary as well as other benefits whilst you are with us Job Recommendation: successful candidates will be recommended for hire for a full time role with P&G.
Qualifications
Requirements (skills/experiences) for the role:
• A PhD in chemical engineering with a strong background on mass/heat transfer phenomena, thermodynamics (e.g. sorption isotherms, phase equilibria, activity coefficients), surfactant colloidal science, chemical reaction kinetics, dynamic simulation, process optimization and control.
• It is required to have an advanced knowledge in the use of gProms Dynamic process simulation software (or a similar one such as Aspen plus/Hysys) together with knowledge in Matlab/python.
• Experience with Design of Experiments and a range of approaches to fit experimental data and carry out parameter selection including polynomial models, mechanistic models and machine learning models.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong technical background and a passion for applying science to real-world cases to prove his/ her capabilities.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Our people are all equally talented in unique ways: we come from diverse traditions, personal experiences and points of view. And we want to include yours. Are you ready to inspire us with your unrivalled ideas?
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Senior Model Validator
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
via LinkedIn
21 days ago Full-time
In Monzo we believe there should be an alternative to the banking of the past: we're focused on solving problems, rather than selling financial products, making your financial life simpler, and giving you complete control from your smartphone.
Internally, we encourage an open, collaborative, inclusive working environment. We’re looking to revolutionise the way people manage their finances by putting them in control and promoting their financial wellbeing. We are looking for driven, analytical and creative individuals to help us achieve this goal. Join us!
The role
The second line of defence Credit Risk team (that’s us!) provides support to our colleagues in Borrowing and Finance to help Monzo grow safely. We’re looking for someone (maybe you?) to help ensure the models we use are not only good for Monzo but what's best for our customers.
You Will
• Perform independent model validation as part of our second line of defence Credit and Prudential Risk teams and making sure the credit... and financial risk models are fit for purpose
• Improve the IFRS9 Operating Model and Framework, challenging provisioning adequacy, validating IFRS9 models and building governance and controls around the framework
• Improve Model Risk Framework including policies, standards and procedures helping to embed best practice in the business. Making sure it follows up-to date regulatory guidelines and it is relevant for modern modelling techniques
• Write clear and impactful model validation reports and present the findings in relevant committees
You should apply if
• You are highly motivated and energised by the idea of bringing positive impact to our customers and Monzo
• You are self-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You have great attention to detail while keeping an eye on the big picture
• You are a great communicator, able to articulate complex problems
• You can provide effective challenge whilst building strong, respectful relationships
• You are keen to grow your knowledge in both business and technology
And If You Have
• Experience in developing and/or validating IFRS 9, regulatory capital, stress testing, forecasting and financial models
• In-depth knowledge of statistical techniques for management of credit and financial risk
• Strong understanding of estimation and measurement of one or some of the following:
• Expected and unexpected credit losses
• Use of economic scenarios and forecasting
• PD, LGD and EAD within IFRS 9 or regulatory capital models
• Financial modelling of interest rate risk and liquidity.
• Credit or financial risk management knowledge/experience
• Experience in consumer lending business or similar industry
Logistics
• This role can be based in our London office or remotely within the UK
• We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team.
• The application process consists of a 30 min phone call with a recruiter, an initial call with someone from the team, and video interviews remotely via hangouts. We promise not to ask you any brain teasers or trick questions.
We offer flexible working hours and trust you to work enough hours to do your job well, at times that suit you and your team.
We can help you relocate to the UK & we can sponsor visas.
Diversity and inclusion is a priority for us – if we want to solve problems for people around the world, our team has to represent our customers. So we need to attract the best talent and create an environment that supports and includes them. You can read more about diversity and inclusion on our blog .
If you prefer to work part-time, we'll make this happen whenever we can - whether this is to help you meet other commitments or strike a great work-life balance.
Equal Opportunity Statement
At Monzo, embracing diversity in all of its forms and fostering an inclusive environment for all people to do the best work of their lives with us. This is integral to our mission of making money work for everyone.
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, veteran, neurodiversity status or disability status
Model Validation Risk Consultant
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
via FOX8 Jobs
14 days ago Full-time
Business Unit: Group Risk
A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.
Salary: £38,882 - £52,000 pro rata, depending on experience
Location: UK based, remote working available
Contract Type: 1 year fixed term maternity cover
It's an exciting time to be joining Risk as we are growing and transforming our team into one that is ready to meet challenges of the future, setting us up to support our ambition to disrupt the status quo. What this means is ensuring we have the right skills, capabilities, and capacity within Risk to manage the growth and digital ambitions expected of a Tier 1 bank and we're on the lookout for like-minded individuals and innovators to help drive our strategy forward!
You would be joining the Model Risk Oversight Team at an exciting time. With increasing impact from digital approaches on our models, as well as making sure we manage the increasing expectations of our Board... and the Regulators we are expanding! As part of the Model Risk Oversight team you'll help to secure the foundations of our business decisions by providing quantitative and qualitative validation across our model landscape.
The role in a nutshell:
End-to-end managing of model validations
Validating new and revised models as well as undertaking periodic validations of suites of models. There is an emphasis on Stress Testing/ Climate Risk/ IFRS 9 models but also opportunity to be involved with IRB, Pricing, or other models
Providing statistical expertise to inform the discussion between Model Development and Model Risk Oversight in the model build and model review process
Data manipulation and extraction - ability to understand and write code and extract appropriate data from a variety of sources
Generating model validation reports
Giving independent assurance to the Bank's Senior Management over the output and use of Models and ensure they are built and operating to internal and external regulatory standards. Where models are less than "fit for purpose", raising appropriate actions to bring about their remediation.
Providing subject matter expertise and owning any query raised by internal stakeholders of all levels including Senior Management
Continuous learning and developing of a best practice modelling culture within the bank
To be successful you'll need to bring:
Experience of statistical model development and/or model validation
Superb analytical skills and love to work with data and statistical models
Good knowledge of analytical tools such as Excel and ideally SAS
Excellent ability to understand technical models
Excellent data interpretation and presentation skills
Brilliant report writing skills, ideally for a Model Risk Committee or equivalent
We'd like you to have (but not essential):
Good knowledge of Credit Risk Modelling (e.g. PD, EAD and LGD models). Alternatively, a good knowledge of Financial models, or Banking Book Pricing models, or of Operational Risk models, or of Banking Book Stress Testing models. Or knowledge of methods such as regression modelling
Some knowledge of IFRS9 or Stress Testing regulations, or Climate Risk modelling
The list above is not comprehensive, and we are open to applications from strong candidates who are interested and capable.
RED HOT Rewards
38.5 days annual leave for all colleagues (including bank holidays and pro rata if part-time)
Five extra paid well-being days per year
20 weeks paid, gender neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt
Option to receive up to a 13% pension contribution
Six months sick leave and six months half pay
A digital-first colleague experience
Ability to work anywhere in the UK
And the great news is, all these benefits are available to colleagues from day one!
Inclusion at Virgin Money
Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do here at Virgin Money. It's good for you, it's good for us and it's amazing for our customers. We know that great minds don't think alike, so we rely on your diverse thoughts, feelings, beliefs and backgrounds to be the best we can possibly be. Got any questions about this or need some support with your application? We'd love to hear from you so get in touch with our careers team at .
Point to note
At the minute, depending on which team you are joining, lots of us are working from home. This is something that may change over time, and if so, we will come together in one of our hub locations, giving you the chance to meet your new colleagues in person. We will of course, make sure you have the IT equipment to access our systems and to interact digitally with your new team and colleagues, but we thought it best to let you know this in advance, so you can make sure you are set up to work safely and productively. If you have any questions on this let us know!
Now the legal bit
If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing 3 years' worth of satisfactory references
IT Care Technician
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
via LinkedIn
8 days ago Full-time
IT Care Technician - up to 28K base + bonus + bens
Global Financial Services
Newcastle
As an established IT recruitment partner to this global wealth management organisation, we are currently assisting in the hire of a number of IT Care Technicians to provide day to day IT end-user services and support for the business.
Skills / Environment
• Provide support to resolve IT issues through effective diagnosis, technical actions, and customer focus
• Support IT equipment installations and changes
• Build, configure and set up equipment for new starters and employees, ensuring access is managed securely.
• Provide IT education, training, awareness, and support when rolling out equipment to end-users
• Maintain an active presence with end-users identifying and resolving IT issues
• Identify trends and take proactive steps to eliminate future demand through seeking opportunities to improve service
• Provide detailed analysis and reporting
Requirements
• Experience providing face to face... and remote customer service and IT support, with excellent communication skills
• Experience providing IT technical support in a windows environment working with desktops, laptops, tablets, telephony solutions and smart phones.
• Experience with supporting Win 10, O365, ServiceNow, Active Directory, Azure is desirable
• IT Service Management, IT End User or IT operational support experience desirable
Some remote working can be possible, but majority of the time will be spent in the office.
Salary: up to 28K
Benefits: 26 days holiday, bonus, healthcare, life assurance, 10% pension, and more
This role may suit candidates, who hold the following job titles: 1st Line Support, 2nd Line Support, Service Desk Analyst, IT Support Analyst, IT Support Technician
Deerfoot IT Resources Ltd is a leading specialist recruitment business for the IT industry. We will always email you a full role specification, name our client and wait for your email authorisation before we send your CV to this organisation. Deerfoot IT: Est. 1997. REC member. ISO certified. *Each time we send a CV to a recruiting client we donate £1 to The Born Free Foundation (charity no. 1070906).
Deerfoot is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Senior Analyst Model Risk Oversight
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK
via My Valley Jobs Today
12 days ago Full-time
Business Unit: Group Risk
Ready to apply Before you do, make sure to read all the details pertaining to this job in the description below.
Salary:29,600 - 38,000 depending on experience
Location: UK based, home working available
Contract Type: Permanent
It's an exciting time to be joining Risk as we're growing, and transforming our team into one that is ready to meet the challenges of the future, setting us up to support our ambition to disrupt the status quo. What this means is ensuring we have the right skills, capability and capacity within Risk to manage the growth and digital ambitions expected of a Tier 1 bank and we're on the lookout for like-minded individuals and innovators to help drive our strategy forward!
We need our Risk team to make sure that we are a responsible and safe pair of hands for our customers' and investors' money. We are looking for someone who shares our passion to build a better kind of bank and has the determination to help us be successful in this... mission.
As part of the Model Risk Oversight team you'll help to secure the foundations of our business decisions by supporting quantitative and qualitative validation across our model suite.
The role in a nutshell
Supporting the management and measurement of Model Risk
Administration of tools such as the Model Inventory and Actions Register, including any automated Model Risk Management solution
Production of analysis, extracts and documentation to support independent validation activities, planning or issue management (e.g.
monthly action and model summaries)
Production of reporting / MI for senior committees (e.g. Model Governance Committee) and Board on Model Risk Management, including Model Risk Appetite Statement
Working with the secretariat function for Credit Model Technical Forum, including collation of materials, drafting minutes and action tracking
Supporting the review of Validation and Model Risk Management Frameworks, advocating compliance and best practice
Encouraging the continued development of a best practice modelling culture within the bank
To be successful you'll need to bring
A passion for numbers and statistics
First class analytical skills and ability to extract conclusions from quantitative or qualitative evidence
Excellent data presentation and report writing skills with the ability to tell the story
Red Hotknowledge of Microsoft Office (in particular Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Influencing skills; the ability to form arguments, both written and verbal in an effective straight up manner
We would like you to have (but not essential)
Some knowledge of modelling in a banking or financial services context (e.g. Credit Risk Modelling - PD, EAD, LGD)
Knowledge of Banking products (Mortgages, Credit Cards, Loans, Current Accounts)
Some knowledge of programming (e.g.
SAS, VBA, R)
The list above is not comprehensive, and we are open to applications from strong candidates who are interested and capable in a role in Model Risk Oversight.
RED HOT Rewards
38.5 days annual leave for all colleagues (including bank holidays and pro rata if part-time)
Five extra paid well-being days per year
20 weeks paid, gender neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt
Option to receive up to a 13% pension contribution
Six months sick leave and six months half pay
A digital-first colleague experience
Ability to work anywhere in the UK
And the great news is, all these benefits are available to colleagues from day one!
Inclusion at Virgin Money
Inclusion is at the heart of everything we do here at Virgin Money. It's good for you, it's good for us and it's amazing for our customers. We know that great minds don't think alike, so we rely on your diverse thoughts, feelings, beliefs and backgrounds to be the best we can possibly be.
Got any questions about this or need some support with your application? We'd love to hear from you so get in touch with our careers team at .
Point to note
At the minute, depending on which team you are joining, lots of us are working from home. This is something that may change over time, and if so, we will come together in one of our hub locations, giving you the chance to meet your new colleagues in person.
We will of course, make sure you have the IT equipment to access our systems and to interact digitally with your new team and colleagues, but we thought it best to let you know this in advance, so you can make sure you are set up to work safely and productively. If you have any questions on this let us know!
Now the legal bit
If we offer you a job and you accept, there are some checks we need to complete before you can start with us. This will include a credit and criminal record check, as well as providing 3 years' worth of satisfactory references
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