Data Scientist — Model Validation & Risk Review

UnionBank; Pasig; On-site; PHP 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

UnionBank is seeking a Data Scientist-Model Validation to join its risk management team in Ortigas, Pasig City. You will perform independent model reviews, challenge assumptions, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a quantitative degree and at least 3 years of validation experience, with Python/R/SQL proficiency and strong analytical skills. You will document validation results and communicate findings to developers and business units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field; Master’s preferred.
• ≥3 years in model validation or risk modelling.
• Proficiency in Python, R, SQL; strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Model review and validation through independent analyses.
• Challenge model assumptions, assess data quality, and document results.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and communicate findings to developers and business units.

Skills

Analytical skills

Statistical methods

Machine learning basics

Model validation

Python

R

SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

UnionBank is seeking a Data Scientist-Model Validation to join its risk management team in Ortigas, Pasig City. You will perform independent model reviews, challenge assumptions, and ensure regulatory compliance.

The role requires a quantitative degree and at least 3 years of validation experience, with Python/R/SQL proficiency and strong analytical skills. You will document validation results and communicate findings to developers and business units.