Model Data & Implementation Analyst

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Job Summary

• Research and adhere to model implementation standards as well as other relevant policies and standards.
• Perform and lead certain, predefined tasks to give effect to the controls within the modelling data and implementation environment.
• Perform investigative and analyses tasks identifying modelling data in the warehouse and authoritative sources.
• Design, manage and perform modelling data preparation processes.
• Investigate and influence different methods and approaches to use during modelling data preparation.
• Analyse model build documentation and other modelling artefacts to understand, investigate and analyse modelling data requirements.
• Assist model owners and credit model stakeholders to use the models correctly by providing model use guidance and training.
• Escalate delays to line manager and/or initiative lead.
• Present findings, designs documentation and other modelling data implementation documentation to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Facilitate model embedment into credit operational processes ensuring correct model usage.
• Review & understand credit policies and model usage.
• Communicate clearly with other support teams to ensure timely delivery of projects
• Conduct modelling data testing and data quality assessment within the modelling context to provide assurance that the modelling data is fit for purpose.
• Create model implementation and control documentation (specifically implementation sign-off document and post implementation review document)
• Develop and test model implementation code and artefacts.
• Manage time across multiple initiatives.

• Clearly communicate progress, results of investigations and other tasks to line manager and/or initiative lead.
• Escalate delays to line manager and/or initiative lead.
• Present findings, designs documentation and other modelling data implementation documentation to line manager and/or internal stakeholders.

• Ensure model compliance with Absa Group Policies and Standards by staying updated with changes and ensuring that new model developments always adhere to the Policies and Standards.
• Notify management in case any non-adherence to Policies and Standards are identified. Participate in discussions aimed to resolve these gaps.

• Contribute to the development of a high-performance culture within the team, while maintaining integrity.
• Lead by example, driving excellence.
• Participate in planning, resource allocation, training, and team-building functions.

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