Senior Manager, Independent Model Validation

Datatech Analytics; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK financial services group is seeking a Senior Manager for Independent Model Validation and Model Risk Governance. This role involves shaping the IMV framework and steering a high-impact programme across model risk management standards. The successful candidate will lead validation, mentor junior team members, and communicate effectively with senior governance forums. Ideal for someone with a strong quantitative background and hands-on experience in model development, this position offers a competitive salary and the opportunity for career progression in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Strong quantitative background with hands‑on model development or validation.
• Knowledge across IRB, IFRS 9 and model risk management principles.
• Confident coder able to test, replicate and challenge models.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent validation across methodology, data, monitoring and implementation.
• Own and enhance key elements of the IMV framework and standards.
• Prepare concise reports for senior committees.
• Support development of junior team members.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Model validation

Model risk management

Coding proficiency

Effective communication

Job description

Senior Manager, Independent Model Validation and Model Risk Governance

Midlands based, hybrid working

Salary : Competitive

We are supporting a UK financial services group building a forward looking, robust model risk function. They are hiring a Senior Manager to help shape the IMV framework and steer a high impact programme across IRB, IFRS 9 and new Model Risk Management standards.

This is ideal for someone currently operating as a Lead or Manager who wants more ownership, visibility and real influence.

Why this role stands out

• Shape a growing independent model risk function,
• Broad scope across credit, capital, IFRS 9, stress testing and emerging AI and ML,
• Real independence to lead reviews and challenge assumptions,
• Direct exposure to senior governance forums,
• Opportunity to mentor and help build a specialist team.

What you will do

• Lead independent validation across methodology, data, monitoring and implementation,
• Own and enhance key elements of the IMV framework and standards,
• Partner with developers and model owners to embed best practice,
• Prepare concise reports for senior committees,
• Support development of junior team members.

What you will bring

• Strong quantitative background with hands‑on model development or validation,
• Knowledge across IRB, IFRS 9 and model risk management principles,
• Confident coder able to test, replicate and challenge models,
• Clear communicator, comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders,
• UK right to work.

If you are looking for a true Senior Manager role with influence, technical depth and career progression, we would welcome a confidential conversation.