Manager (Credit Risk), Financial Risk Management group, Consulting Department

What we do

KPMG is a global network of professional services firms. Across 143 countries and territories, 265 000 KPMG people provide Audit, Tax and Advisory services to a huge range of clients, from leading brands to public bodies, global multi-nationals and local businesses.

Our Financial Risk Management practice focuses on providing key Financial Services industry players with solutions that help business adjust to rapidly changing regulatory and market conditions by implementation of new standards, automation of business and re-engineering of internal processes.

Now we are looking for a Manager to join our FRM team in Almaty / Astana.

Responsibilities:

• Delivering Credit Risk projects or modules within larger projects for our clients (including budget responsibility)
• Leading, advising and training junior staff on and off projects
• Managing relationship and interaction with counterparties at the client site
• Contributing to the business development activities, such as development of service propositions, support of proposal activities, contribution to thought leadership pieces etc.
• Active involvement in recruitment, training, knowledge development activities etc.
• Direct reporting to unit’s senior managers / directors

Requirements:

• 4+ years of financial risk management experience in consulting firms or financial services, focusing on credit risk management
• Understanding of bank organization, governance processes, and risk management roles within banks
• Knowledge of Basel II/III regulations, IFRS 9, and familiarity with leading international and local banks
• Familiarity with relevant Kazakhstan banking regulations
• Strong project management skills, including coordinating with senior management
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in English and Russian
• Bachelor's / Master's degree in Mathematics, Physics, Quantitative Finance, Economics, or Business Administration
• Proficiency in MS Office and statistical software (SAS, R) or a common programming language; knowledge of SQL is a plus
• Additional certifications such as CFA, FRM, PRM, PMP are welcome
• Readiness for travel

We offer:

• Full-time employment contract with high-quality benefits, including health and life insurance
• Comprehensive remuneration package, including annual bonus (based on KPI)
• 30 days of paid annual leave and an additional 5 sick leaves per year
• Working in a highly professional, stimulating ang challenging work environment for the company with strong position on the worldwide market
• Opportunities to grasp the whole business concepts from a shareholder and management board level point of view
• A wide range of training and development programs, including access to LinkedIn Learning – a platform that offers a broad array of courses to enhance your skills and knowledge
• Prestigious BRAVO award for our most outstanding performers
• Generous referral program: refer a talented friend to join our team, and you can reap the rewards
• Comfortable office space, featuring a recreation room with board games and PS5, a shower, and a coffee machine
• High-level corporate events, fostering connections and providing opportunities for personal and career growth