Model Development Manager

Executive Placements · Kensington

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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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