Nubank
Financial Services
ModelRiskSpecialist
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“Model Risk Specialist at Nubank. Skills: Model Risk, Quantitative Models, Risk Management Regulation. Reliance on data, machine learning, AI, and other quantitative models. Technical knowledge of finance, ALM and Hedge”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master degree or relevant undergraduate scientific project, Financial or risk certificate (FRM or CFA), Previous experience with programming languages and tools (Python, SQL, Scala, Databricks, Github, Cursor)
Nice to Have
Academic or professional experience in statistical and mathematical model application and/or knowledge on risk management regulation (model risk management, PRA SS1/23, FED SR 11-7, FED SR 26-2)
What You'll Do.
and other quantitative models
Technical knowledge of finance
Academic or professional experience in statistical and mathematical model application and/or knowledge on risk management regulation (model risk management
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Maximize team connection and collaboration
Full Job Description
About Us Nu is one of the largest digital financial platforms in the world, with more than 122 million customers across Brazil, Mexico, and Colombia. Guided by our mission to fight complexity and empower people, we are redefining financial services in Latin America and this is still just the beginning of the purple future we're building. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: NU), we combine proprietary technology, data intelligence, and an efficient operating model to deliver financial products that are simple, accessible, and human. Our impact has been recognized by global rankings such as Time 100 Companies, Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies, and Forbes World’s Best Bank. Visit our institutional page https://international.nubank.com.br/careers/ Our Model Risk team At Nubank we heavily rely on data, machine learning, AI, and other quantitative models Technical knowledge of finance, ALM and Hedge Accounting; Academic or professional experience in statistical and mathematical model application and/or validation; Strong knowledge on risk management regulation (model risk management, PRA SS1/23, FED SR 11-7, FED SR 26-2). Master degree or relevant undergraduate scientific project. Financial or risk certificate (FRM or CFA). Previous experience with programming languages and tools (Python, SQL, Scala, Databricks, Github, Cursor). Benefits Chance of earning equity at Nubank Food/ Meal Card (Vale-Refeição and/or Vale Alimentação) Public Transportation Commuting Benefit (Vale-Transporte) NuCare – Psychological, Financial and Legal Assistance Program Life Insurance Medical Plan Dental Plan NuLanguage – Language Course Program Nucleo - Our learning platform of courses Extended Parental Leave Daycare Allowance Parental Consultancy Work-from-home Allowance Gym Partnerships 30 days of paid vacation Relocation Assistance Package, if applicable Hybrid 2-3 times/week: Our hybrid work model brings us to the office at least twice a week, on strategic days designed to m
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