Model Validation Analyst

RBC; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian bank in Toronto is seeking a Model Validation Analyst to be part of the Enterprise Model Risk Management team. Responsibilities include independent validation of various models, delivering effective challenge to understand key model uncertainties, and working collaboratively with stakeholders. Required qualifications include a postgraduate degree in a quantitative field and at least 2 years of relevant experience. This full-time role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Comprehensive Total Rewards Program

Opportunities for growth

Dynamic and collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of model risk management or model developer experience focusing on Market and Counterparty Credit Risk.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform independent validation, delivering effective challenge to understand key sources of model uncertainty.
• Deliver clear validation reports with sound conclusions based on assessment and testing outcomes.
• Support direct managers and contribute to process improvement projects aimed at maximizing quality and efficiency.

Skills

Credit Risks

Critical Thinking

Financial Instruments

Financial Regulation

Independent Validation

Market Risk

Model Validation

Quantitative Methods

Risk Management

Education

Post graduate degree, preferably PhD in a quantitative subject

Job description

Job Description

As part of the Enterprise Model Risk Management (EMRM) team within Group Risk Management (GRM), the Model Validation Analyst will be primarily responsible for carrying out independent validation of models within the Market and Counterparty Credit Risk model categories as well as the Wealth Management business.

Opportunity Overview

Engage relevant model developer/owners and users across market risk, counterparty credit risk and/or wealth management model categories as necessary in order to acquire and maintain a thorough understanding of the flow and context of model usage by the business.

What will you do?

• Engage relevant model developer/owners and users across market risk, counterparty credit risk and/or wealth management model categories as necessary in order to acquire and maintain a thorough understanding of the flow and context of model usage by the business.
• Perform independent validation, delivering effective challenge to understand all key sources of model uncertainty and ensure that model usage adheres to RBC model risk policy.
• Deliver clear, well written validation reports with sound conclusions based on assessment and testing outcomes.
• Complete projects within stated timelines to assist the business to use models in a timely and safe way.
• Ensure clients and colleagues are treated with respect, a highly professional empathetic approach is used, and good working relationships are maintained. Look for, and act upon, opportunities to strengthen the quality of challenge, efficiency and communication of key model risk processes and deliverables.
• Partner with stakeholders to achieve collective results. Act as a catalyst to ensure team is strategically aligned with business strategies while maintaining the Bank’s desired risk profile.
• Support direct managers and contribute directly to process improvement projects aimed at maximizing quality and efficiency of the model risk management process.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Post graduate degree preferably PhD in a quantitative subject (e.g. physics, mathematics, economics etc).
• 2+ years of model risk management or model developer experience with a preferred focus on Market and Counterparty Credit Risk.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem solving and stakeholder management skills.

Nice-to-have

• In-depth knowledge of model risk regulations, RBC policies, procedures & practices.
• Proficiency with Bank Technology.
• Experience in wealth/asset management modelling.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits, competitive compensation.
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
• Opportunities for growth, and opportunities to redefine audit approaches.

Job Skills

Credit Risks, Critical Thinking, Financial Instruments, Financial Regulation, Independent Validation, Market Risk, Model Validation, Quantitative Methods, Risk Management

Additional Job Details

Address: ROYAL BANK PLAZA, 200 BAY ST:TORONTO
City: Toronto
Country: Canada
Work hours/week: 37.5
Employment Type: Full time
Platform: GROUP RISK MANAGEMENT
Job Type: Regular
Pay Type: Salaried
Posted Date: 2025-12-23
Application Deadline: 2025-12-31

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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