Senior Sanctions Model Validation Lead

Showcify, Inc.; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Showcify, Inc. is seeking a Sanctions Model Validation Specialist to validate sanctions screening models, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role involves developing validation methodologies, performing rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses, and documenting findings for internal and regulatory reviews. You will collaborate with model developers and compliance teams, staying updated with evolving sanctions regimes and industry best practices to drive robust model

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, computer science, or related field.
• Proven experience in model validation, risk management, or similar role within financial services.
• Understanding of sanctions regulations and compliance standards (e.g., OFAC, EU sanctions).
• Experience with Firco products and back-end components is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Validate sanctions screening models, including data integrity, model performance, and output accuracy.
• Develop validation methodologies and frameworks aligned with industry best practices and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses to assess model risk and performance.
• Collaborate with model developers, compliance teams, and stakeholders to address findings and improve robustness.
• Prepare detailed validation reports for internal and regulatory review.

Skills

Data modeling

Java/Python

SQL queries

Regulatory knowledge

ITIL

Model validation

Data governance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Firco Continuity

Firco Trust

Firco Screen & Keep

Job description

Showcify, Inc. is seeking a Sanctions Model Validation Specialist to validate sanctions screening models, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

The role involves developing validation methodologies, performing rigorous quantitative and qualitative analyses, and documenting findings for internal and regulatory reviews. You will collaborate with model developers and compliance teams, staying updated with evolving sanctions regimes and industry best practices to drive robust model