Freelancer - Financial Services Risk Management

We are looking for a motivated, committed person who is willing to support us on providing high quality advisory services around model lifecycle management, in particular in quantitative model development and validation, working in a dynamic team environment.

Your contribution to KPMG

Support and lead projects, from a quantitative and qualitative perspective, including analyzing / challenging / improving processes as well as consideration of relevant regulatory requirements (Basel, FINMA, etc.

and market practice, in a number of the following areas : i. Credit Risk, ii. Market Risk, iii. Liquidity Risk and Treasury, iv.

Operational Risk, v. Capital

Build strong trusting relationships with our clients and internally

This is what makes you successful

• Master or PhD in (i) a quantitative discipline (e.g., Mathematics, Physics), (ii) Banking and Finance or (iii) Economics or any other business-related field
• 4-10 years of professional experience, particularly in banking (preferred) or in a consulting firm focusing on (quantitative) risk management topics
• Strong analytical skills, coupled with an open and curious mind, problem solving ability and a solution focused attitude
• Excellent knowledge of the Microsoft Office software suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to build long lasting relationships and team orientated
• Project and people management skills
• Experience in model development and / or model validation is a plus for Credit Risk and Market Risk
• Coding experience in Python or R is a plus for Credit Risk and Market Risk
• Business-fluent in English (essential) with German or French language skills also beneficial

Your benefits

We offer a range of generous benefits designed to help you thrive with us and benefit for life. Discover them below.

KPMG as an employer

We are a young team consisting of risk specialists who work with numerous financial services clients to provide a suite of risk management and banking transformation services.

Our clients include internationally and regionally active banks, private banks, wealth managers and investment banks. All of these institutions have to deal with a wide array of financial and non-financial risks, and compliance with multiple regulations.

Our services include auditing or advising clients to help them identify, measure, manage and monitor their risks and meet regulatory requirements and expectations.

KPMG is known for providing clear and consistent solutions in the areas of auditing and advisory services. The broad palette of services across many subject matters and industries allows the provision of multidisciplinary services from a single source for our clients on the one hand and diverse careers and development options for our employees on the other hand.

Our dealings are fair and frank and we strive to always look at the results of our work through the eyes of our clients.

At KPMG, we are aware that if we add value for our clients, we also do the same for ourselves.