Lead Model Validation Analyst up to 90000

7 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Inter-Quest Full time £85,000 - £90,000 per year

Location:

City of London, Greater London, England

Salary:

£85k - 90k per year + bonus, benefits

Category

Development

Sector:

Professional Services

Contract type

Permanent

Consultant:

Sue Saunders

Lead Model Validation Analyst

Location: London

Salary: Up to £90,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Working Pattern: Hybrid / Flexible

Overview

Our client is seeking a Lead Model Validation Analyst / Developer to take responsibility for the design, oversight, and governance of key financial models across marketing, acquisitions, customer management, and impairment provisioning. This is a strategic position that combines model development expertise with strong model risk management oversight.

Key Responsibilities

  • Own and drive the model risk management agenda, ensuring conceptual soundness and technical integrity of all models and scorecards models.
  • Oversee model performance monitoring, recalibrations, and stress testing.
  • Collaborate with first-line teams to address model risks and strengthen design robustness.
  • Develop and refine models aligned with business objectives and regulatory expectations.
  • Produce comprehensive model documentation and validation reports for senior stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with IFRS 9 and internal model risk governance standards.

Continuously enhance model risk methodologies and frameworks.

Candidate Profile

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative discipline (Finance, Maths, Statistics, Economics, or Computer Science); Ph.D. preferred.
  • 7+ years' experience in scorecard/model development or model risk management, ideally within financial services.
  • Strong technical skills in Python, R, and SQL.
  • In-depth understanding of credit risk modelling, scorecard design, and statistical techniques.
  • Ability to communicate complex findings to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Proven leadership in managing modelling initiatives and engaging senior stakeholders.
  • Strong awareness of model risk governance, IFRS 9, and regulatory frameworks.

Why Join

  • Opportunity to lead and influence credit model strategy and governance.
  • Exposure to senior management and regulatory stakeholders.
  • Competitive compensation and flexible working culture.
  • Work within an inclusive, collaborative, and forward-thinking environment.

InterQuest Group is acting as an employment agency for this vacancy. InterQuest Group is an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, religion/belief, race, marriage, civil partnership, pregnancy, maternity, sex or sexual orientation. Please make us aware if you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.

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