Model Risk Management Senior Analyst – Validation - IFRS9 - Retail Banking

Model Risk Management Senior Analyst – Validation - IFRS9 - Retail Banking

Posted 1 day ago by Rothstein Recruitment

Negotiable
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London Area, United Kingdom

Summary: The Model Risk Management Senior Analyst will play a crucial role in validating IFRS9 LGD models within a retail banking context for an international bank. This position involves ensuring compliance with model risk management policies, conducting model validations, and participating in the governance of model risks. The successful candidate will also engage with stakeholders to communicate findings and contribute to the ongoing development of the bank's model risk management framework.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operate in line with the Bank's Risk Management Framework and relevant risk and compliance policies.
  • Validate IFRS9 LGD models.
  • Carry out model validation for regulatory purposes such as ICAAP and ILAAP.
  • Embed the Model Risk Management Framework, including model identification, attestation, validation, and monitoring.
  • Identify and assess the Bank's key model risks.
  • Ensure effective identification, measurement, monitoring, and control of model risks.
  • Assist in keeping MRM policies and frameworks up to date.
  • Present validation and review work at the monthly Model Oversight Committee.
  • Report on model risk matters to the Head of MRM management.
  • Stay updated on regulatory developments and industry best practices.
  • Communicate results of model validation activities to stakeholders and management.

Key Skills:

  • Experience validating IFRS9 LGD Models in a retail capacity.
  • Strong SAS experience.
  • Relevant experience in financial services, with exposure to model risk or quantitative analysis.
  • Basic understanding of IRB regulation and interest in regulatory guidelines.
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills.
  • Educated to degree level in a numerate discipline.
  • Proactive attitude and willingness to take initiative.
  • Commitment to high-quality work and attention to detail.
  • Clear and concise communication skills.
  • Collaborative mindset and strong team-working skills.
  • Organised and adaptable with task management abilities.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: London Area

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Model Risk Management Senior Analyst – Validation - IFRS9 - LGD - Retail Banking Excellent opportunity opens for a skilled Model Risk Management professional with excellent IFRS9 LGD Model Validation experience on the retail side to join a growing international Bank's Model Risk Management team. The Model Risk Management (MRM) team are responsible for the design and maintenance of the Bank's Model Risk Management policy and framework , ensuring comprehensive model governance and carrying out model validations and reviews across all the Banks models. The successful candidate will contribute to the independent review and validation of IFRS9 models and ensuring that efficient model risk management (governance, model inventory management, recommendations, and action plans, among other responsibilities) is being applied in line with the MRM principles outlined in SS1/23 .

Responsibilities

  • Operates in line with the Bank's Risk Management Framework (including sub-frameworks) and relevant risk and compliance policies and procedures, ensuring appropriate and timely escalation of any concerns to their line manager;
  • Validate IFRS9 LGD models
  • Carry out model validation of models used for other regulatory purposes such as ICAAP and ILAAP;
  • Continue to embed the Model Risk Management Framework , including model identification process, attestation, validation, and monitoring. This also includes identifying further areas of non-compliance to SS1/23;
  • Participate in the identification and assessment of the Bank's key model risks.
  • Ensure model risks with the Bank are effectively identified, measured, monitored and controlled, consistent with the Bank's risk appetite statement and all policies and processes;
  • Assist in ensuring that MRM policies, frameworks and instructions are kept up to date and reviewed periodically by relevant governance committees;
  • Present validation and review work performed at the monthly Model Oversight Committee (MOC);
  • Report on model risk related matters to the Head of MRM management and participate in discussions with relevant stakeholders (such as model developers, model owners, users, etc.);
  • Keep up to date and act upon regulatory developments and industry best practice in areas related to model risk;
  • Communicate the results of model validation activities, model limitations and uncertainties to the key stakeholders and management.

Experience

  • Must have experience validating IFRS9 LGD Models within a retail capacity
  • Strong SAS experience
  • Some relevant experience in financial services, ideally with exposure to model risk, quantitative analysis, or regulatory frameworks. Prior involvement in IRB or other model-related work is beneficial but not essential;
  • A basic understanding of IRB regulation (CRR, EBA, PRA) and an interest in developing knowledge of regulatory guidelines and industry best practices for model risk management (e.g., SR11-7, SS1/23, SS3/18);
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills, with a willingness to learn and apply quantitative techniques;
  • Educated to degree level in a numerate discipline such as statistics, mathematics, data science, or engineering;
  • A proactive attitude and a willingness to take initiative under guidance;
  • Commitment to delivering high-quality work and attention to detail;
  • Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing, with support from senior colleagues where needed;
  • A collaborative mindset and strong team-working skills;
  • Ability to engage effectively with stakeholders and contribute to discussions;
  • Organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage tasks in a structured but flexible manner.

Interested? Please Apply!

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