The Jamaica National Group

Assistant Manager - Quantitative Risk & Research Analysis

The Jamaica National Group  •  Kingston, JM (Onsite)  •  7 days ago
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Job Description


We are a part of The Jamaica National Group Limited and
together, we represent a globally respected brand, boldly finding ways to
enrich lives and build better communities. Our core values make us who we are
and are demonstrated in everything we do; rooted in RESPECT, we believe our
everyday jobs contribute to something bigger than ourselves. We are dependable
and pride ourselves in our authenticity and in the transparent solutions we
create that bring value to our customers.


JN Bank

seeks to recruit an
Assistant Manager –
Quantitative Risk and Research Analysis

. The incumbent will support credit
risk management through advanced analytics, econometric modeling, and IFRS 9
Expected Credit Loss (ECL) estimation. This role bridges quantitative research
with financial risk strategy to deliver data-driven insights that inform
provisioning, valuation, and investment portfolio optimization.


Job Category:

Professional

Contract:

Assistant Manager


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


· Support the development, monitoring, and enhancement of
IFRS 9 models (PD, LGD, EAD)


· Conduct scenario analysis using macroeconomic forecasts,
including stress testing and sensitivity analysis


· Analyze Significant Increase in Credit Risk (SICR)
triggers and staging criteria


· Perform ongoing assessment of model inputs, assumptions,
and outputs for IFRS 9 reporting and disclosures


· Develop econometric models, including regression,
correlation, and time series forecasting


· Conduct research on financial markets, including
monitoring credit rating changes from agencies such as S&P, Moody’s, and
CariCRIS


· Provide forward-looking insights on factors impacting the
valuation of sovereign and corporate bonds


· Perform investment portfolio analysis including valuation
techniques (DCF, yield curves, spreads) and risk measures (duration, convexity)


· Analyze fixed income and equity portfolios to support
strategic decision-making


· Develop and enhance risk reporting, dashboards, and
analytics using tools such as Excel and Power BI


· Analyze large datasets and support automation of reporting
processes


· Build and support stress testing frameworks and translate
macroeconomic shocks into portfolio risk impacts


· Collaborate with Treasury and Risk teams and present
analytical insights to senior management


· Support model governance, validation, recalibration, and
documentation processes


· Assist with internal and external audits and ensure
compliance with risk and reporting standards


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & ATTRIBUTES


· Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics,
Statistics, or a related field


· Master’s degree is an asset


· Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years’ relevant
experience


· Knowledge and experience in IFRS 9 and credit risk
modeling is an asset


· Experience in econometric modeling and financial analysis


· Strong understanding of financial markets and investment
instruments


TECHNICAL SKILLS


· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel


· Experience with statistical tools such as STATA, Python,
or R


· Experience with business intelligence tools (e.g., Power
BI)


PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES


· Strong analytical and critical thinking skills


· High attention to detail and accuracy


· Excellent communication and presentation skills


· Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills


· Sound professional judgment and problem-solving ability


APPLICATION CLOSING DATE: May 27,2026

The Jamaica National Group

About The Jamaica National Group

On February 1, 2017, The Jamaica National Group, a powerful, Jamaican mutually-owned global business, became a reality and the country’s third largest commercial bank, JN Bank, was launched.

Following the re-submission of the Jamaica National Building Society (JNBS) application for a commercial banking license in November 2013 to the Bank of Jamaica (BOJ), the application was approved by the BOJ in February 2015. The country’s third largest financial institution at the time, the Society commenced the process to convert the building society into a commercial bank and to restructure the JN Group.

The JN Group has been restructured to ensure compliance with the new Banking Services Act. The reorganisation of the JN Group involved the establishment of the JN Financial Group, a financial holding company, which will own the new JN Bank and all other companies in the JN Group that offer financial services.

These companies are:

• JN Fund Managers Ltd. (JNFM)

• JN Life Insurance Ltd. (JN Life)

• JN Money Services Ltd. (JNMS)

• JN Small Business Loans Ltd. (JNSBL)

• JN Cayman Ltd.

JN General Insurance Ltd. (JNGI)

A Non-Financial Holding Company, the MCS Group has also been established to take ownership of non-financial entities in The Jamaica National Group.

These non-financial entities are:

• Jamaica Automobile Association (JAA)

• JN Properties Limited

• Management Control Systems (MC Systems)

The Creative Unit (TCU)

Total Credit Services Limited (TCS)

Both the JN Financial Group and the MCS Group and the entities under their control will be under the direct control of The Jamaica National Group. All members’ rights under mutuality will be transferred to The Jamaica National Group and JN Bank account holders will automatically become a member of The Jamaica National Group.

Industry
Finance & Insurance
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Kingston 10, JM
Year Founded
2017
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