Difference between revisions of "Expert Scorecards"

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== Definition ==  
 
== Definition ==  
'''Expert Scorecards''' are a class of simple ''linear'' mathematical models that are used in [[Credit Risk]] and [[Operational Risk]] context, in particular [[Risk Acceptance]] decisions for new clients or in [[Risk Analysis]] for existing clients. They are typically developed by experts rather using a quantitative process.
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'''Expert Scorecards''' are a class of simple ''linear'' mathematical models that are used in [[Credit Risk]] and [[Operational Risk]] context, in particular [[Risk Acceptance]] decisions for new clients or in [[Risk Analysis]] for existing clients.  
  
While any quantitative linear model shares some commonalities with a scorecard it is best to keep separate terminologies for statistically versus expert based scorecards
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== Context ==
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Many scorecard are developed by experts rather than using a quantitative (or statistical) process.
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While any linear quantitative model shares some commonalities with a scorecard it is best to keep separate terminologies for statistically versus expert based scorecards
  
 
== Methodology ==
 
== Methodology ==
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== Advantages ==
 
== Advantages ==
The main reason scorecards see widespread use is because the technique allows non-quantitative staff to develop a risk analysis tool (e.g., in excel). In the absence of adequate data a scorecard approach may be the only means of articulating an expert's best estimate
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The main reason scorecards see widespread use is because the technique allows non-quantitative staff to develop a risk analysis tool (e.g., using spreadsheet tools). In the absence of adequate data a scorecard approach may be the only means of articulating an expert's best estimate.
  
 
== Issues and Challenges ==   
 
== Issues and Challenges ==   
Formally a scorecard is a generalized linear model. In practice the development of scorecards may be missing many elements of proper [[Model Development]] practice (e.g. in the unbiased selection of variables, the proper weighting etc.
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Formally a scorecard is a generalized linear model. In practice the development of scorecards may be missing many elements of proper [[Model Development]] practice (e.g. in the unbiased selection of variables, the proper weighting etc.
  
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==
 
* [[Credit Scorecard]]
 
* [[Credit Scorecard]]
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* [[Energy Risk Scorecard]]
  
 
== References ==   
 
== References ==   
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[[Category:Operational Risk]]
 
[[Category:Operational Risk]]
 
[[Category:Credit Scoring]]
 
[[Category:Credit Scoring]]
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[[Category:Energy Risk]]

Latest revision as of 19:55, 11 March 2024

Definition

Expert Scorecards are a class of simple linear mathematical models that are used in Credit Risk and Operational Risk context, in particular Risk Acceptance decisions for new clients or in Risk Analysis for existing clients.

Context

Many scorecard are developed by experts rather than using a quantitative (or statistical) process.

While any linear quantitative model shares some commonalities with a scorecard it is best to keep separate terminologies for statistically versus expert based scorecards

Methodology

The structure of the scorecard is a list of factors / characteristics (that may be transformed /scaled) and are given statistical weights towards a total score. The sum of the weights must equal unity.

A score does not imply in itself any concrete probability or probability range for the occurrence of an event. Sometimes this step is accomplished via a Default Probability Table

Advantages

The main reason scorecards see widespread use is because the technique allows non-quantitative staff to develop a risk analysis tool (e.g., using spreadsheet tools). In the absence of adequate data a scorecard approach may be the only means of articulating an expert's best estimate.

Issues and Challenges

Formally a scorecard is a generalized linear model. In practice the development of scorecards may be missing many elements of proper Model Development practice (e.g. in the unbiased selection of variables, the proper weighting etc.

See Also

References