Senior Manager, Model Risk & Validation — Hybrid Midlands

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

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.