Senior Manager, Independent Model Validation and Model Risk Governance

Datatech Analytics; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK financial services group is looking for a Senior Manager for Independent Model Validation and Model Risk Governance. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £80,000 PA and provides a unique chance to influence frameworks and lead independent validations. You will have direct interactions with senior governance committees and opportunities to mentor and build a specialist team. Ideal candidates will have relevant leadership experience in model risk and validation strategies.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead or Manager in model validation or governance.
• Strong understanding of model risk frameworks.
• Expertise in IRB, IFRS 9, and stress testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead independent validation for methodologies and data.
• Enhance the Independent Model Validation capability.
• Mentor team members and set strategic direction.

Job description

Job Description

Senior Manager, Independent Model Validation and Model Risk Governance

Midlands, Hybrid

Salary, Up to £80,000 PA

We’re supporting a UK financial services group that’s actively building out its Independent Model Validation capability, not maintaining the status quo, but shaping how model risk is done across the bank. This is a genuine opportunity to step into a Senior Manager seat with real ownership, visibility, and the mandate to help set the standards.

If you’re currently a Lead or Manager and want to move into a role where you can influence frameworks, challenge at the right level, and help build a specialist team around you, this one is worth a look.

Why this role stands out

• Help shape a growing IMV and model risk governance function
• Broad scope, IRB, IFRS 9, capital, stress testing, plus emerging AI and ML
• True independence, you’ll lead reviews, challenge assumptions, and raise the bar
• Direct exposure to senior risk forums and governance committees
• Chance to mentor, set direction, and build capability as the team grows

What you’ll be doing

• Leading independent validation across methodology, data, monitoring, and implementation

Enhancing the IM...