KBC Jobsite API header EN %extcust_listingLayout% At KBC we use a number of models to support business decisions. These cover the domains of credit, markets, finance, treasury, asset management and insurance. This vacancy is for Interest Rate Risk in the Banking Book (IRRBB) models in the treasury context.
As a Model Validator for IRRBB, your core responsibility is to validate models, both qualitatively and quantitatively. You critically assess their design, challenge assumptions, and verify their performance. The result? Stronger, more reliable models that support sound decision-making across the organisation.
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- You validate models, independently from a to z.
- You present your findings to model owners, Chief Risk Officers and Chief Financial Officers. Based on your analyses and your knowledge of regulations and business practices you give substantiated answers to the questions ‘Can we use this model? Does it do what it is meant to?’
- You are in frequent contact with colleagues in Belgium and abroad, and sometimes also external parties like auditors and regulators. So you build an interesting network.
- You contribute to discussions regarding methodology.
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- You have a quantitative background, i.e., a master’s degree or PhD in (applied) sciences such as mathematics, physics, econometrics or engineering.
- You communicate effectively in English.
- Experience in IRRBB, risk management, treasury or finance is a valuable plus, but not required. We’ll provide training and coaching when you start.
- Good programming skills are an advantage.
- You’re not afraid to ask critical questions and dive deep into challenging topics.
- Giving clear advice on complex issues? No problem for you.
- You like to work independently. Always with respect for deadlines.
- Like your colleagues, you enjoy helping others and are eager to learn on the job.
- You look forward to having an impact on the model landscape of KBC Group.
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- We are an international team of professionals. We care about our work and about each other. There is a positive, informal atmosphere and everyone can just be themselves. There is also plenty of room for initiative.
- We offer you an exceptional range of training and development opportunities so that you can develop your full potential. You are encouraged to keep growing as a person and professionally.
- You will receive a permanent contract with a competitive salary, including an extensive package of additional benefits.
- You choose where you work: Brussels, Ghent or Leuven. All our offices are easily accessible by public transport. Do you prefer to work partly from home? That’s also possible.
- We value a good balance between your work and private life.
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You will be joining an international team with different academic backgrounds and a mix of junior and senior profiles. This diversity fosters a culture of helpfulness towards each other and thus offers great learning opportunities. You get the chance to work on a wide range of economic models according to your own interests, which enables you to further develop your career in whatever direction you wish.
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