UK | (Wholesale) IRB Consultant, Manager

True North Partners LLP is an independent boutique consulting firm with a presence in London, Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Vienna, Madrid, Johannesburg and Dubai. We have extensive global experience and industry recognition in the financial services, risk management, and finance communities.

True North Partners is uniquely distinct from the typical consultancy firms due to the following:

• Being a boutique consultancy firm focused on risk, finance, and strategy, we deliver innovative concepts and methodologies based on specialist experience and analytical backgrounds.

• Working across multifaceted competencies we overcome the traditional silo thinking and offer client-specific solutions as well as sustainable implementation development strategies.

• Being people-driven, we allow members of all levels to actively participate in the running and development of our firm.

We are looking for a technically strong Wholesale IRB credit risk consultant with global exposure to strengthen our team:

• 5 - 10 years of experience in management consulting for financial services and /or banking industry (risk management, credit risk, risk modelling).

• Hands-on experience in wholesale IRB credit risk model development (i.e., beyond audit or review activities). Experience in wholesale IRB is a must.

• Experience in programming languages and data structures. Relevant programming languages include Python, SAS, R, SQL, etc.

• Thorough knowledge of local and relevant international regulations in financial services, especially in the context of PRA/ECB supervision.

• Strong analytical skills and a quantitative background with an application to risk management in banking.

• Additionally, experience in ICAAP/ILAAP, risk appetite/limiting, stress testing, capital management, recovery/resolution, strategic planning and/or pricing, etc. as an advantage.

• Problem-solving skills and ability to see the bigger picture.

• Strong communication skills.

• Strong academics i.e. a master’s degree in quantitative studies e.g. mathematics, industrial engineering, economics, physics is a must.

• Fluent English – German or Spanish would be a plus.