Senior Manager, Data Validator

HSBC Global Services Limited; Dover; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager, Data Validator to join their Model Risk Management team. This pivotal role involves conducting independent validation of Wholesale IRB models, enhancing data flows, and ensuring compliance with high standards. With hybrid working arrangements, you will collaborate with data leads and model developers to drive efficiency and quality across the model lifecycle. The company is committed to diversity and inclusion, making it an exciting opportunity for candidates looking to make an impact in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

Enhanced Maternity and Adoption Pay

Contributory Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in developing or reviewing Wholesale IRB models.
• Strong understanding of structuring complex data within the credit process.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent validation of Wholesale IRB models focusing on data preparation.
• Develop and review metrics to assess data quality for Wholesale IRB Models.

Skills

Data Preparation

Statistical Software (SAS, Python, R, Matlab, C++, VBA)

Data Quality Assessment

Communication of Statistical Concepts

Job description

As an HSBC employee in the UK, you will have access to tailored professional development opportunities and a competitive pay and benefits package. This includes private healthcare for all UK-based employees, enhanced maternity and adoption pay and support when you return to work, and a contributory pension scheme with a generous employer contribution.

About Model Risk Management (MRM) at HSBC

Model Risk Management (MRM) at HSBC is structured as a global function, headed by the Chief Model Risk Officer (CMRO). The MRM function reports directly to the Group Chief Risk and Compliance Officer (GCRCO), ensuring its independence from model development and ownership areas of the firm.

MRM serves as the second line of defence (2LoD) for Model Risk. The CMRO acts as the global Model Risk Steward and is responsible for the global operation of the MRM function. MRM teams are based in each region to ensure local expertise and to guide, review, and challenge. Activities are managed globally to ensure consistency, efficiency, and compliance with local regulatory requirements.

Job Opportunity: Senior Manager, Data Validator

The role is based in London with hybrid working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct independent validation of Wholesale IRB models (PD/LGD/EAD/Slotting), focusing on data preparation.
2. Develop and review metrics to assess data quality for Wholesale IRB Models.
3. Support enhancements to data flows and processes to improve efficiency across the model lifecycle.
4. Collaborate with data leads and model developers to ensure Reference Datasets meet high standards and comply with requirements.
5. Validate remediation activities by the 1LOD to ensure issues are properly resolved.

Minimum Requirements

1. Extensive experience in developing or reviewing Wholesale IRB models, especially in data preparation.
2. Strong understanding of structuring complex data within the credit process.
3. Proficiency with statistical software or programming languages such as SAS, Python, R, Matlab, C++, VBA.
4. Ability to communicate complex statistical concepts effectively to non-technical audiences.
5. Innovative mindset with a flexible approach to applying new methods.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At HSBC, we value diversity and strive to create inclusive workplaces. We are a Disability Confident Leader and welcome candidates with disabilities, long-term conditions, or neurodivergence who meet the role's minimum criteria. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk at [phone].