AI/ML Model Validation Lead

Starling Bank; Greater London, Manchester, Cardiff; Híbrido; GBP 90.000 - 140.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days holiday

Birthday leave

Volunteer time 16h/year

Pension scheme

Life insurance 4x salary

Private medical insurance

Waitrose discounts

Perkbox membership

Cycle to Work

Descripción de la vacante

Starling Bank is seeking a skilled Model Validation Manager to join the Model Risk Oversight Team in London. You will validate AI/ML and traditional models, drive governance, and present findings to senior leadership to support robust risk management.

The role requires leadership of quantitative teams, deep expertise in model validation, and a collaborative approach with business units. This office-based position offers a comprehensive benefits package and career growth within a fast-moving

Formación

• Graduate-level education in a numerical discipline or equivalent experience.
• Proven track record mentoring high-performing quantitative teams.
• Extensive experience validating AI/ML and traditional risk models.

Responsabilidades

• Act as senior escalation point for complex validation challenges with model developers and leadership.
• Validate AI/ML models and traditional models (IFRS 9, Forecasting, Operational Risk).
• Develop and enhance model risk and AI governance frameworks.
• Produce and review validation reports and present findings to stakeholders.
• Lead risk assurance reviews and prepare committee papers.
• Present high-level validation findings to Senior leadership.
• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders across the model lifecycle.

Conocimientos

Python

R

SQL

SAS

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Educación

Numerical degree

Descripción del empleo

Starling Bank is seeking a skilled Model Validation Manager to join the Model Risk Oversight Team in London. You will validate AI/ML and traditional models, drive governance, and present findings to senior leadership to support robust risk management.

The role requires leadership of quantitative teams, deep expertise in model validation, and a collaborative approach with business units. This office-based position offers a comprehensive benefits package and career growth within a fast-moving