Model Risk Management

Comprehensive MRM solutions to complement your sophisticated modelling requirements

Model Risk Management Solutions

Acuity Knowledge Partners believes that MRM is not just a risk-mitigation function, but also a substantial opportunity for direct value addition. Meticulous model validation enables significant advances in the development and implementation of sophisticated and relevant models that improve real-world business decision making. Our subject-matter experts (SMEs) work in close collaboration with client teams to design, implement and monitor best practices across model testing, documentation and governance functions in accordance with regulatory requirements such as CCAR, DFAST and SR 11-7.

We proudly differentiate our model risk management solutions by our multi-asset capital markets expertise, which enables us to critically evaluate and elevate highly specific and complex models (such as those for derivatives and securitised products) from a conceptual perspective, beyond the pure statistical lens. Therefore, we are a partner of choice across both the lines of defence, namely development and model validation.

Customer Testimonials

Acuity analysts have been fantastic to work with; they are insightful and sharp, communication is great, and we have high confidence in the work that we see from them – VP, Model and Enterprise Risk.

US-based bank holding company

I enjoy working with the Acuity team and value the work done. Acuity has been able to work independently so far and that's an important aspect of the engagement. From what I have seen, the team is easy to work with, well structured and flexible and has a good collaborative attitude – VP, Model and Enterprise Risk.

US-based bank holding company

The team has been wonderful to work with. They are eager to learn, deliver on time and partner very well with model owners – MD and Head of Risk and Controls.

US-based asset manager

Acuity's role in delivering validations with quantitatively complex models within tight deadlines is appreciated; their contributions have been critical to meeting regulatory expectations. The team’s ability to learn fast and effectively helped to extend their contribution to other projects as well – VP, Model Risk Management.

US-based multinational investment bank and financial services company

How we are different

One stop shop
One stop shop
End to end MRM solutions including model testing, monitoring, and validation advisory.
Rooted in financial domain
Rooted in financial domain
Access to specialized talent pool with expertise in Capital Markets, Credit Analysis, Financial Analytics and Reporting, Risk Management, Quants and Technology.
Tech savvy
Tech savvy
Bespoke, Smart and Contextual technology-enabled solutions to ensure process excellence.
Extensive experience
Extensive experience
50+ quants experts, 500+ models validated, 20+ clients across the globe, covering regulatory guidelines such as DFAST, CCAR, SR 11 - 7, BASEL, TRIM, PRA, CRR / CRD IV and more.

What we have done

Model validation support to a US-based credit union
What we are proud of

2.5X

increase in vendor model testing

50%

cost saving for the MRM programme

Specialised MRM support to a regional US bank
What we are proud of

40%

reduction in annual costs

100%

of the model submissions met the regulatory deadlines

End-to-end MRM support to a US-based top investment bank
What we are proud of

2x

model coverage for MRM

60%

lower cost vs hiring directly

Meet our experts

Niluki Arsacularatne

Associate Director, Model Risk Management

Niluki has 16 years of professional experience in statistical modelling. At Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), she is an Associate Director within the firm’s Mathematical Modelling practice, responsible for leading key analytics engagements. Prior to joining Acuity, Niluki worked for a UK-based multinational data analytics and consumer credit reference agency, Experian plc, where she was responsible for generating its flagship generic credit bureau scores for businesses. She also worked for Lloyds Banking Group and TSB UK in the credit risk forecasting and stress testing space. She specialises in developing mathematical models used for credit risk, portfolio analytics and macroeconomics. Niluki holds a master’s degree in Statistics from the University of Warwick.

Niluki Arsacularatne
Debdutta Mandal

Associate Director, Model Risk Management

Debdutta has 9+ years of experience in the derivatives, FX and interest rate markets, specialising in FX and interest rate modelling, option pricing and volatility surface construction. At Acuity Knowledge Partners (Acuity), Debdutta leads client engagement pertaining to market risk assessment, mitigation and hedging advisory. He started his career as a Quantitative Research Analyst with FINIQ Consulting before joining Acuity. He holds a master’s degree in Quantitative Economics from the Indian Statistical Institute.

Debdutta Mandal
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