Credit Risk Model Developer

Location: Milan, 09, IT

Employment Type: Full time

You will join the Model Development Unit within the Retail Credit Risk area, contributing to the design and enhancement of risk models for retail portfolios. Specifically, you will be part of the team responsible for developing models for calculating risk parameters (PD, LGD, EAD) under both IRB and IFRS9 frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain AIRB and IFRS9 models, managing all project phases: initiation, data collection, model development, validation interaction, and regulatory engagement (ECB when required).

• Monitor model performance through periodic backtesting and implement corrective actions when necessary.

• Define and execute action plans to address validation findings and regulatory feedback.

• Support implementation and production deployment, including test strategy definition, result verification, and corrective measures.

• Collaborate with internal and external assessment teams (Internal Validation, Audit, ECB) ensuring timely adoption of recommendations.

• Conduct ad-hoc qualitative and quantitative analyses, including impact assessments and sensitivity analyses for forecasting, new product introduction, pricing, and model changes.

• Perform portfolio monitoring with a focus on risk parameter evolution.

• Prepare reports for Senior Management on model performance and corrective actions.

• Ensure integration of models into business processes and promote knowledge sharing across the organization.

• Act as a change agent, fostering awareness and adoption of advanced risk modeling practices.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of EBA and IRB regulations (CRR, EBA guidelines, etc.).

• Technical proficiency in data management and modeling tools (SAS, Python, MATLAB, etc.).

• Excellent ability to interact with senior management, validation teams, and supervisory authorities.

• Strong collaboration skills with internal stakeholders (IT, Data Management, Finance, etc.).

• Proven team coordination, time management, and organizational skills.

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.

Required Experience

• 6/7+ years of experience in IRB/IFRS9 model development or validation for retail portfolios.

• Solid background in quantitative risk modeling and regulatory compliance.

Location: Milan (hybrid)

About ING

ING offers many opportunities to build a diverse and rewarding career. You will be joining an international innovative digital bank, the first in Italy to adopt a fully flexible smart working model, and you will be working in a stimulating environment where you can grow both as an individual and as a professional.

Our purpose - empowering people to stay a step ahead in life and in business - represents our belief in people’s potential. We don’t judge, coach or to tell people how to live their lives. We empower people and businesses to realize their own vision for a better future.

#doyourthing is our brand direction with us each and every day. It is how we articulate our purpose and our promise to make banking frictionless to the world. ‘do your thing’ is about people being free to live the life they want to live, knowing that they will make their world a little better for it.

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The benefits of joining ING

In addition to being a part of a great team, working in a fun and innovative environment, we offer:

• Super flexible smart working

• Competitive base salaries and performance based bonuses

• Diverse cultures & Innovative mindsets

• International Environment

• Commitment to sustainability

• Lots of training development opportunities to help you grow

• Lots of moments dedicated to physical and mental well-being

• A special day off when it is your birthday: we call it #doyourbirthday!

• And of course we can’t forget: free water & coffee at the office!

Our Commitment

Diversity is a fundamental element of our corporate culture, and we are fully committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment, based on mutual respect and the value of diversity, offering equal job opportunities to all qualified candidates.

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