Sanctions Model Validation Expert

Showcify, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Showcify, Inc. seeks a Sanctions Model Validation Specialist to join the Compliance Systems Governance and Model Validation Unit in Abu Dhabi.

The role focuses on validating sanctions screening models, ensuring data integrity, performance, and regulatory compliance across the organization. You will develop validation methodologies, document findings, and collaborate with model developers and compliance SMEs to improve robustness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Proven experience in model validation, risk management, or a similar role within the financial services industry.
• In-depth understanding of sanctions regulations and compliance standards, including OFAC, EU sanctions, and other international sanctions regimes. Understanding of CBUAE regulations is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Validate sanctions screening models, including data integrity, model performance, and output accuracy.
• Develop and implement validation methodologies and frameworks in line with industry best practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analysis to assess model risk and performance.
• Collaborate with model developers, compliance teams, and other stakeholders to address validation findings and improve model robustness.
• Prepare detailed validation reports and documentation for internal and regulatory review.
• Stay updated with the latest regulatory requirements, industry trends, and advancements in sanctions screening technologies.
• Provide recommendations for model improvements and enhancements based on validation results.

Skills

Data modeling

Programming (Java/Python)

Model validation

Data governance

ITSM / ITIL

Stakeholder collaboration

Back testing / stress testing

SQL queries

Data quality

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related field

Tools

Firco Continuity

Firco Trust

Firco Screen and Keep (FSK)

Firco rules and lists

Firco backend components

SQL

Job description

Showcify, Inc. seeks a Sanctions Model Validation Specialist to join the Compliance Systems Governance and Model Validation Unit in Abu Dhabi.

The role focuses on validating sanctions screening models, ensuring data integrity, performance, and regulatory compliance across the organization. You will develop validation methodologies, document findings, and collaborate with model developers and compliance SMEs to improve robustness.