Who we are

True North Partners LLP is an independent consulting firm with presence in Amsterdam, Dubai, Frankfurt, Johannesburg, Lisbon, London and Madrid, Singapore. We have extensive global experience and industry recognition in the financial services, risk management and finance communities.

True North Partners is uniquely distinct from the typical consultant firms due to the following:

• Being a boutique consulting firm focused on risk, finance and strategy, we deliver innovative concepts and methodologies based on specialist experience and analytical backgrounds

• Working across multifaceted competencies of risk, finance and strategy we overcome the traditional silo thinking and offer client-specific solutions as well as sustainable implementation development strategies

• Being people driven we allow members of all levels to actively participate in the running and development of our young firm

What we offer

Our company is built for and around its people. It is part of our culture for each member of the firm to take part in the running and development of True North Partners such as business development, marketing and management tasks. A sense of ownership for the firm is a central tenet to our overall behaviour. In particular, we offer:

• Challenging projects with leading financial institutions around the globe, where we are at the fore-front of innovation in products and methodologies

• A motivating, inspiring and team-oriented work environment with co-workers from a variety of hemispheres and backgrounds

• The opportunity to help shape a unique, professional environment with flat hierarchies and superior career opportunities

What we expect

We are looking for a technically strong Wholesale IRB credit risk consultant with global exposure to strengthen our team:

• 5 - 10 years of experience in management consulting for financial services and /or banking industry (risk management, credit risk, risk modelling).

• Hands-on experience in wholesale IRB credit risk model development (i.e., beyond audit or review activities). Experience in wholesale IRB is a must.

• Experience in programming languages and data structures. Relevant programming languages include Python, SAS, R, SQL, etc.

• Thorough knowledge of local and relevant international regulations in financial services, especially in the context of PRA/ECB supervision.

• Strong analytical skills and a quantitative background with an application to risk management in banking.

• Additionally, experience in ICAAP/ILAAP, risk appetite/limiting, stress testing, capital management, recovery/resolution, strategic planning and/or pricing, etc. as an advantage.

• Problem-solving skills and ability to see the bigger picture.

• Strong communication skills.

• Strong academics i.e. a master’s degree in quantitative studies e.g. mathematics, industrial engineering, economics, physics is a must.

• Fluent English – German or Spanish would be a plus.