About the job About KPMG Qatar: KPMG has had a presence in Qatar for nearly 47 years. We opened for business in Qatar in 1977 and are now one of the largest and most prestigious professional services firms in the country. KPMG in Qatar employs over 350 professional staff and partners. We recruit the best and brightest from around the world and currently employ 40 nationalities. For our clients, this means we provide Audit, Tax and Advisory services locally, drawing on the latest thinking and best practice from around the world. Business Unit Overview: A career in FRM at KPMG will give you insights into the inner workings of companies and a broad business perspective that can open countless opportunities for professional and personal growth. Our endeavor does more than assess financial risks. We provide strategic insights from FRM perspective. It’s designed to focus on the key areas of risk so that our clients can focus on managing their core business, achieving strategic growth and manage the financial and non-financial risks. KPMG combines a multi-disciplinary approach with deep, practical industry knowledge to help clients meet challenges and respond to business opportunities. Role Overview: As Senior Consultant in Financial Risk Management (FRM), you will play a pivotal role in leading and managing financial risk projects, providing strategic insights, and delivering high-quality solutions to our clients. You will work closely with senior leadership and clients to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, ensuring robust risk management frameworks and practices. Primary Job Responsibilities & Accountabilities: • Technical lead and manage financial risk management engagements, including risk assessments, risk modeling, and implementation of risk mitigation strategies. • Prepare and deliver presentations and reports to senior management and clients. • Mentor and develop junior staff, providing guidance and support on financial risk management issues. • Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and best practices in financial risk management. • Strong communication and relationship-building skills Qualification and Experience: • Minimum qualification: A Post graduate degree/ professional qualification in finance (CFA/MBA), economics, mathematics, statistics, or a related quantitative field; FRM certification/ Other relevant certification • Already working in the capacity of Sr. Con / Con with industry Risk Consulting or a BIG 4 firm. Extensive experience (typically from 5 years+) in financial risk management with industry Risk consulting experience • Credit Risk expert knowledge in the following areas at minimum: • Credit risk analytics – model development (eg: behavioral scorecard, PD , rating model, calibration) • IRB models development • IFRS 9, Rating Model Validation • Strong understanding of financial instruments, credit products, and relevant risk management frameworks such as Basel III /IV and other regulatory guidelines. • Should have exposure and experience in sectors like Banking across risk and / or credit across the customer lifecycle. • Model development and model validation • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel with Macros/VBA and • Proficiency in open-source programming languages such as R, Python is a plus • Middle East experience and base would be an advantage.
