Model Development Manager
Executive Placements · Kensington
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Start free — we apply for you →This is a strategic and highly technical leadership opportunity for a modelling expert who thrives on solving complex business problems and delivering robust analytical solutions. You will play a key role across the entire model lifecycle, from development and validation through to implementation, governance, and stakeholder engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, enhancement, and implementation of IFRS9 and Basel credit risk models.
- Provide expert guidance on model development, validation, governance, and best-practice methodologies.
- Partner with stakeholders across the business to translate requirements into impactful analytical solutions.
- Perform advanced analytics, forecasting, trend analysis, and scenario modelling.
- Support model validation activities, audit engagements, and regulatory interactions.
- Ensure compliance with model risk management frameworks, governance standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Mentor and develop junior analysts while fostering a collaborative, high-performance team culture.
Requirements
- Honours degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Actuarial Science, Econometrics, Quantitative Finance, Financial Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or Data Science.
- Minimum of 5 years' experience within a senior quantitative analytics or credit risk modelling environment.
- Strong experience in IFRS9 and/or Basel regulatory modelling.
- Proficiency in SAS will be advantageous.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
What's on Offer?
- Opportunity to lead business-critical modelling initiatives.
- Exposure to advanced analytics and regulatory risk frameworks.
- A technically strong, collaborative team environment.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.
If you're looking to take the next step in your quantitative risk career and make a meaningful impact within a leading financial services environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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