Risk Analytics Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the risk analytics position.

Previously, I was responsible for support on strategic initiatives, which may be outside of the team's current remit of credit risk analytics for mortgage portfolios.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience in using data visualisation software
• Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) and/or CFA
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy along with excellent documentation skills
• Good experience within an analytical role
• An understanding of risk and the importance of identifying, monitoring and managing risk
• Chairing meetings with senior stakeholders
• Good control and governance background
• Able to deliver as an individual contributor, through influence through team

In response to your job posting for risk analytics, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

Previously, I was responsible for analytical research through data analysis an quantitative methods to support capital planning, business initiatives and the firms risk appetite framework.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Lead the risk analytics team of quantitative analysts to support the MUSO Risk Management team
• Support the risk stripes including market risk, credit risk, liquidity risk and operational risk to understand and meet business needs through the appropriate design and implementation of the model(s)
• Work closely with cross teams to deliver Risk analytics programs and various projects such as DFAST, FRTB, Risk consolidation, Risk Identification, Risk Appetite and Stress Testing work streams
• Work with key stakeholders to establish Risk Analytics governance, committees and policies
• Build or "tune-up" models to guarantee accuracy and relevancy in the current regulatory environment
• Aid as a lead contributor in supporting independent Quant model creation for Mizuho Americas Risk which includes Market, Credit, Liquidity and Operational risk
• Lead the review of crucial model development and complete in depth analysis on large data sets, formulate analysis and reports to support discussions on crucial analytics and model risks
• Collaborate with the business and operation unit owners to discover and highlight risks associated with models and keep current with the newest developments in the regulatory environment, risk technology (external and internal) and financial services industries in order to provide expert guidance to stakeholders

In response to your job posting for risk analytics, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for oversight of counterparty specific functions performed by single-family servicing including scorecards, quantification of operational risk, and concentration framework;.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Understanding of compliance and implications of Basel, FDIC, Federal Reserve regulatory frameworks U.S. and International accounting standards
• Knowledge of consumer demographics, credit bureau data or commercial data desirable
• Experience with SAS and SQL within UNIX or big data environment
• Exceptional communication skills, especially around translating technical knowledge into forms that can be digested by leadership and non-technical project teams
• Very strong experience programming (beyond simple scripts) in a modern scientific language (e.g., Python, Matlab, R) and some experience with Spark, Java, C#, C++, or C
• Experience managing analytic resources (e.g., data, analytics, visualization) to create measurable business impact
• In-depth understanding of the application of modern machine learning / AI, including natural language processing, deep learning, anomaly detection, and graph-based models to risk management
• Proven comfort and an intellectual curiosity for working with very large sets of data integration

I would like to submit my application for the risk analytics opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for support to Senior Business Line Risk Managers and Risk Managers within CBSS Risk with an emphasis on mortgage.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• He/she will exercise judgment and make sound decisions in the face of incomplete data with varying degrees of risk
• He/she will know how to effectively and efficiently handle a variety of tasks, set priorities for himself/herself and measure and anticipate problems in order to accomplish specific priorities, goals and results
• Professional qualification in financial analysis
• Sound understanding of North American Natural Gas, NGL, Oil/Products and Power markets is highly desirable
• Loan Manufacturing process knowledge
• Familiarity with information security tools (e.g., FireEye, Bluecoat, Rapid7)
• Understanding of internal audit and risk management concepts
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance matters (e.g., SEC, FINRA, GLBA, TSA)

Please consider me for the risk analytics opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for risk-related quantitative analyses to the Commercial and Trading functions, including the valuation of risk factors and of optionality.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Uses quantitative techniques to measure and analyze model risks and form opinions on the strengths and limitations of the respective models
• Track all key action items and deliverables associated with the governance, metrics, and business management agenda
• A strong background in quantitative modeling with large and complex datasets
• Statistical tools including but not limited to SAS, Matlab, Advanced Excel Macros, SQL and R
• Excellent PC skills, proficient knowledge of Word, Excel, Access, SQL and Powerpoint
• Solid understanding on the compliance and regulatory requirements to ensure proper implementation of overall programs such as DFAST, Volcker, FRTB and EPE
• Experienced and passionate people leader
• Professionally qualified with post qualification experience