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Chigozie Nwoke

Forney,TX

Summary

Model Validation Sr. Quantitative Analyst with capability to validate models, raise limitations, challenge model methodologies, analyze data, conduct model performance assessment, create model validation report and present findings to model risk executive council. Specialties include model validation, data analysis, and risk assessment. Completed 150% of model validation reports targets for 2 consecutive years. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Model Validation Sr. Analyst

Citigroup Inc
12.2021 - Current
  • Model validator responsible for model limitation identification, limitation remediation plan recommendation, model validation, ongoing performance oversight, backtesting, and inventory review
  • Conducted model data analysis, assumptions and methodologies challenge and independent review of model performance for Loss Forecasting, PPNR, Wholesale Credit Risk, Liquidity Risk and Interest
  • Rate Risk models
  • Awarded Citi Gratitude Bronze Award for taking ownership and helping other teammates.

Business Analyst

WTW
02.2020 - 11.2021
  • Principal contact with clients on plan administration processing issues, recommended improvements to increase efficiency in UAT testings
  • Prepared monthly Asset Liability Management reports.

Teaching Assistant

University of Pittsburgh
08.2016 - 08.2019
  • Created lesson plans, delivered lectures, and provided suitable feedback on performance of students.

Education

Master of Science, Mathematics -

University of Pittsburgh
08.2019

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics -

University of Nigeria, Nsukka
12.2013

Skills

  • Risk Assessment
  • Data Analysis
  • MATLAB
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Problem Solving
  • Research Skills
  • Risk Analysis
  • Quantitative Modeling
  • Model Validation
  • Financial Modeling
  • Performance monitoring
  • Stakeholder Communication

Awards

Best Graduating Student, Faculty of Physical Sciences - University of Nigeria, Nsukka, 06/01/13

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Model Validation Sr. Analyst

Citigroup Inc
12.2021 - Current

Business Analyst

WTW
02.2020 - 11.2021

Teaching Assistant

University of Pittsburgh
08.2016 - 08.2019

Master of Science, Mathematics -

University of Pittsburgh

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics -

University of Nigeria, Nsukka
Chigozie Nwoke