Senior Manager - Independent Model Validation

Datatech Analytics; Dartford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Manager for Independent Model Validation. This role involves overseeing the independent review of models and regulatory alignment to ensure compliance and performance. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in model validation, superior analytical and communication skills, and a strong ability to mentor junior staff. This is a strategic position where clear reporting and collaboration with model owners are essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in model development or validation within financial services.
• Proficient in data quality and regulatory alignment.
• Strong ability to produce clear written reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the review of methodologies and theoretical soundness of models.
• Shape and maintain model validation frameworks and policies.
• Produce reports and present findings at internal committees.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Model risk management

Education

Relevant degree in finance, mathematics, or a related field

Job description

Job Description

Senior Manager, Independent Model Validation

The organisation

Our client is a UK based financial services provider with a strong focus on responsible growth and long term customer relationships. They offer specialist products to retail and business customers and are investing heavily in data, modelling, and risk capabilities. This role sits within a central model risk function, providing independent challenge to models used across the business.

The role

As Senior Manager for Independent Model Validation, you will :

Lead independent review and challenge of models, including:

• Methodology and theoretical soundness
• Regulatory alignment
• Data quality, monitoring, and performance
• Implementation, documentation, and model use

Shape and maintain the model validation framework, policies, and standards.

Work closely with model developers, owners, and users on model changes, performance issues, and remediation.

Produce clear written reports and present findings at internal committees and forums.

Support and coach more junior team members, helping to build a strong model risk culture.

What we are looking for

Highly numerate, with strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.

Experience in model development or validation within financial services, for example credit risk, capital, provisioning, or stress testing.

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