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The Advanced Analytics team is part of Risk Methodology and whose aim is to help develop, enhance, and innovate the models and methodologies used within Risk and beyond through research and development activities.
The candidate will be involved in research, development and delivery of quantitative models using machine learning techniques.
What you’ll be doing
- Support the design, build and implementation of IRB and pricing models using machine learning techniques
- Perform research into new corporate products and modelling approaches
- Support work with universities and wider engagement and collaboration across Methodology, both in the UK and across the world
- Use mathematical and technical skills to provide quantitative analysis and support to senior management and other risk departments on ad hoc basis
What you will bring
- A degree in a numerate discipline (for example Mathematics, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science)
- Ability to code in at least one of the programming languages (SAS, VBA, R, Python, C++)
It would also be nice for you to have
- Experience in building complex statistical modelling including innovative techniques, such as machine learning, within a Financial services environment
- Understanding of the model development lifecycle from design, through build, documentation, validation and governance
- Exceptional communication skills with ability to share complex ideas to various stakeholder at varying degrees of seniority
What else you need to know.
This role is based in London or Milton Keynes with flexibility working from home
How we’ll reward you
As well as a salary, we offer a wide range of benefits that you can choose from and tailor to your needs.
- Pension with generous contributions of up to 12.5% from Santander, depending on your own contribution and length of employment with us
- 27 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, which increases to 28 days after 5yrs service, with the option to purchase up to 5 contractual days per year
- Voluntary healthcare benefits at discounted rates. Including: Bupa medical insurance, dental insurance, healthcare cash plan and health assessments
- Benefits supporting you and your family, such as death-in-service benefit, income protection, and voluntary life assurance and critical illness cover
- 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform including retailers, entertainment, eating out, travel and more
- Share in Santander’s success by investing in our share plans
- Support your favourite causes through charitable giving and our community partnerships
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At Santander, we each take personal responsibility for managing risk by embracing the I AM Risk framework - to Identify, Assess, Manage and Report risks, and to continuously build a deeper understanding of the risks we face. It is an important part of our culture at Santander and we will provide you with knowledge to help you manage risks in your role.
What to do next:-
If this sounds like a role you’re interested in, then please apply.
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