Credit Risk Model Validation Manager

JR United Kingdom; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A top fintech based in London is seeking a Model Validation Manager to validate risk models using AI and machine learning. The role involves validating Credit Risk models, enhancing practices through analytics, and presenting findings to senior leadership. Candidates should ideally possess a numeric degree and strong experience in the financial services sector.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with SQL and Python.
• Experience validating credit risk models.
• Financial services industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Validating Credit Risk models such as IFRS9.
• Using analytics to improve credit risk models.
• Presenting validation findings to senior leadership.

Skills

SQL

Python

Credit Risk Model Validation

Analytics

Education

Numeric degree from a top university

Tools

SAS

R

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Up to £80,000

Hybrid

London

The Company

I am hiring a Model Validation Specialist for a top fintech based in London, with portfolios across unsecured and secured lending. You will work with industry experts to validate risk models using AI and machine learning.

The Role

As a Model Validation Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Validating Credit Risk models such as IFRS9 (PD, EAD, LGD)
• Using analytics to improve credit risk models and review practices
• Validating other risk models including AI, ML, reporting, and operational risk
• Presenting validation findings to senior leadership
• Using tools like SAS, SQL, R, and Python daily

Your Skills and Experience

To succeed as a Model Validation Manager, you should have:

• Strong experience with SQL and Python
• Experience validating credit risk models
• Financial services industry experience
• A numeric degree from a top university

Salary up to £80,000 plus benefits.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV to Sean Tunley via [emailprotected] to register your interest.