Manager, Quantitative Risk Consulting

Elevate your career, perform when it counts: become part of our global financial consulting evolution!

Your role:

Zanders is an international financial consulting organisation, working with many financial institutions across the globe. As part of our growth, Zanders is looking to bring on board a strong quantitative risk professional, to join our Risk Advisory Practice in India. The role will focus on client projects in the financial risk management and financial crime prevention sectors. This new hire will be expected to work independently & remotely to fulfil his/her assigned projects. Candidates with more experience may be considered for a more senior position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support clients in developing and validating risk models, and/or reviewing risk frameworks for financial and/or non-financial risks;
• Use programming languages for quantitative analysis (e.g. applying econometric, machine learning and AI techniques), model development or model validation;
• Review how clients currently use financial technology, identify best practice improvements, and implement those changes;
• Manage projects successfully and align with client expectations;
• Advance project work by completing assigned tasks, providing client support in a timely manner and presenting analytical reports to senior colleagues or clients.

Skills to be successful:

• Master's or PhD degree in a quantitative discipline (e.g. mathematics, physics, mathematical statistics, financial mathematics, actuarial sciences, econometrics, computer science or engineering);
  
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in quantitative modelling, data science, or AI development within financial institutions, consulting, or fintech;
• Hands-on experience in at least two of the following areas:
  • Credit Risk modelling (A-IRB, IFRS 9, PD/LGD/EAD);
  • Financial Crime analytics (fraud detection, AML, transaction monitoring, network analysis);
  • GenAI / LLM applications (NLP pipelines, RAG, AI agents, automation);
• Strong programming skills in Python (required); experience with R, SQL, or Spark is a plus;
• Solid understanding of statistical modelling, machine learning, and AI frameworks used in financial risk and compliance;
• Experience with model development, validation, and monitoring for scorecards or anomaly detection systems;
• Familiarity with financial regulations and frameworks such as CRD/CRR, EBA guidelines, IFRS 9, Basel III/IV, WWFT/AMLD, and/or EU AI Act;
• Exposure to cloud and DevOps environments (e.g. Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform/OpenTofu, Helm) is preferred;
• Experience in developing or integrating RESTful applications and data pipelines is an advantage;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with experience communicating with key stakeholders.

We offer:

• A fully remote and flexible work environment;
• An allowance to set up your home office in an ergonomically responsible way and an internet allowance;
• Collaboration with global clients in solving complex financial challenges;
• Expertise in your chosen field, building skills rapidly alongside diverse clients and consultants;
• A structured career path with clear progression, and opportunities for rapid professional growth as part of an expanding team in India;
• An entrepreneurial culture that values personal development, with ample room for initiative;
• An international and fun working environment, Cultural night events, annual Zanders' trip to a (surprise) location in Europe and many more exciting experiences to come!

About Us:

Progress your career with Zanders.

We are a global financial consulting firm focused on Treasury, Risk and Technology. From our HQ in the Netherlands, we have been expanding our presence in Europe, UK, USA, and Asia. For 30 years we have been providing innovative solutions embracing the latest technological advancements to multinational corporations, financial institutions, public sector entities and NGOs. We go beyond conventional boundaries, delving into new market segments to uncover untapped opportunities. As pioneers in Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles and practices, we support our clients to achieve their ESG goals.

At Zanders we invest in our people for an inclusive atmosphere, where freedom, fun, and collaboration are pivotal and set us apart, defining our success. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are essential to establish a strong and sustainable business, fostering a culture that values and respects diversity in all forms. Zanders is not just a workplace – it is a supportive community.

We invite those who share our passion for collaboration, growth, and positive impact to join us on this journey. If you're in search of a workplace which nurtures personal and professional development, Zanders is the perfect fit for you.

Join us as we continue to shape the future of consultancy, making a meaningful impact in the world of Treasury, Risk, and Technology!

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