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Associate Director Valuations Methodology

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Description

RBC is seeking a highly technical derivative specialist, primarily focused on interest rates, to join their Valuations Team in Toronto. The role is new and centers on model risk management (approximately 75% of responsibilities), alongside supporting Business As Usual (BAU) processes such as IPV, VA, and Fair Value Disclosures. Key activities include documenting existing methodologies, potentially converting Excel workflows to Python, monitoring model limitations, and developing performance tracking metrics for various asset classes. The position reports to a Director within the Valuations Team.

What We're Looking For

Work alongside Valuations Team, reporting to Director in Valuations Methodology,

Initially focus on structured rates products and understand existing processes.,

Run and document existing processes (Excel or Python based) for IPV and Valuation Adjustment Calculation using prescribed templates.,

May be asked to transform Excel workflows into Python.,

Carry out model limitations monitoring processes.,

Play active role in addressing model limitations / model performance tracking workflow.,

Document and enhance the process, initially for Structured Rates, but eventually roll out to all asset classes.,

Develop model performance tracking metrics for model management.,

Design and develop testing for newly created IPV valuations models.,

Face Enterprise Model Risk Management Team on their questions and queries.,

Track and monitor model management tasks for senior management KPI / KRI.,

Provide regular update for existing and new models.

Ideal Candidate

Excellent academic credentials with a Masters or PhD in a quantitative field such as Quantitative Finance, Physics, Mathematics, Engineering.,~5-7 years of experience in Valuations, Model Risk, Market Risk, Trading or Quants world.

Minimum Education

Master's Degree or PhD

Hard Skills

Derivative modelling (mainly interest rates)
Model management life cycle
Programming experience in Python (able to use various off the shelf or in house developed libraries)
Code review skills
Model risk management process (as a validator or model submitter)
IPV / VA related models
Calculating IPV and VAs for Structured Rates and one other asset class
Proficiency in Python Programming
Experience in using and manipulating quants pricing libraries
Commercial Acumen
Financial Regulation
Financial Services Applications
Financial Statement Analysis
Information Capture
Investment Banking Analysis
Investment Reporting
Investments Analysis
Management Process
Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A)
Model Risk

Soft Skills

Excellent written documentation and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Dealing with model risk management process
Directing junior members of the team
Delivering high profile projects with tight deadlines (Nice-to-have)
Progressive thinking
Collaborative
High-performing

Work Hours

37.5 hours/week

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
Opportunities to work with the best in the field
Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
A world-class training program in financial services
Flexible working options fully supported

About the Company

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Royal Bank of Canada

Royal Bank of Canada is a global financial institution with a purpose-driven, principles-led approach to delivering leading performance. As Canada's largest bank, it provides personal and commercial banking, wealth management, and capital markets services to over 17 million clients worldwide.

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