Senior Model Validation Analyst – Lead & Deliver Impact

Absa Group Limited; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading banking institution in South Africa is seeking a Senior Analyst for Model Validation to oversee and execute model validations and performance monitoring. The successful candidate will need postgraduate qualifications in Actuarial Science and Statistics, excellent communication skills, and a strong analytical background. This position offers the opportunity to influence key decisions and improve model quality across the organization.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Competitive salary

Health and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Expertise in model risk policy and validation processes.
• Strong analytical skills and competence in model performance monitoring.
• Excellent communication skills for stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Perform model validations according to group policy.
• Conduct performance monitoring for models within various business units.
• Engage with stakeholders to communicate model findings effectively.

Skills

Model validation

Stakeholder engagement

Technical guidance

Education

Postgraduate Degree in Actuarial Science

Postgraduate Degree in Statistics

Postgraduate Degree in Risk Management

Job description

A leading banking institution in South Africa is seeking a Senior Analyst for Model Validation to oversee and execute model validations and performance monitoring. The successful candidate will need postgraduate qualifications in Actuarial Science and Statistics, excellent communication skills, and a strong analytical background. This position offers the opportunity to influence key decisions and improve model quality across the organization.