Credit Risk - Senior Associate - Bangalore

At PwC, our people in data and analytics focus on leveraging data to drive insights and make informed business decisions. They utilise advanced analytics techniques to help clients optimise their operations and achieve their strategic goals. In data analysis at PwC, you will focus on utilising advanced analytical techniques to extract insights from large datasets and drive data-driven decision-making. You will leverage skills in data manipulation, visualisation, and statistical modelling to support clients in solving complex business problems.

Focused on relationships, you are building meaningful client connections, and learning how to manage and inspire others. Navigating increasingly complex situations, you are growing your personal brand, deepening technical expertise and awareness of your strengths. You are expected to anticipate the needs of your teams and clients, and to deliver quality. Embracing increased ambiguity, you are comfortable when the path forward isn’t clear, you ask questions, and you use these moments as opportunities to grow.

Skills

Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to:

• Respond effectively to the diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others.
• Use a broad range of tools, methodologies and techniques to generate new ideas and solve problems.
• Use critical thinking to break down complex concepts.
• Understand the broader objectives of your project or role and how your work fits into the overall strategy.
• Develop a deeper understanding of the business context and how it is changing.
• Use reflection to develop self awareness, enhance strengths and address development areas.
• Interpret data to inform insights and recommendations.
• Uphold and reinforce professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), the Firm's code of conduct, and independence requirements.
  
  

Additional Job Description

Non-functional skill requirements:

In order to succeed in PwC Risk CoE, it is desirable for candidates to possess:

• Understanding of market trends and demands in the financial services sector and issues faced by clients by staying abreast of current business and industry trends relevant to the client's business
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to isolate and solve issues using large amounts of data
• Process orientation with strong technical skills and attention to detail
• Deep technical capabilities and industry knowledge of financial products
• Willingness to travel to meet client needs, as needed
  
  

Educational Background

Desired candidate must have a master’s degree or higher in a quantitative discipline such as Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Operation Research, Econometrics, Data Science, Finance, Engineering + MBA; advanced degree is a plus; Industry relevant certifications in CQF, FRM, CFA, CPA certification is a plus

Additional Requirement For Senior Positions

Candidates aspirant of senior positions at PwC Risk CoE are expected to possess:

• Proven consulting skills to structure vague problems at hand and conceptualizing solutions
• Credentials in leading and driving large and or complex risk analytics engagements and initiatives independently
• Experience in supporting sales pursuits for risk analytics offerings and solutions
• Ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously along with leading people and initiatives
• Strong conceptual understanding of various functional/technical skills
• Ability to drive innovation and thought leadership in the risk management domain
• Intellectual property, patents and exclusive rights on any innovative solution is a plus