Model Validation Specialist

Job Description

Business Unit: Group Risk, Model Risk ManagementSalary range:Circa £48,000 DOE per annum+ red hot benefitsLocation: Remote - work from anywhere within the UKBe a change maker with more cha-ching. Live a life more Virgin.Our TeamEnsuring we have robust Model Risk Management frameworks in place is essential for us to manage risk arising from using models for our decision making while complying with complex regulations and increasing regulatory expectations. Also, the advent of newtechnologies (e.g. AI) and emerging sources of financial risk (e.g. climate change) drive innovation in the modelling space that have to be managed appropriately. This is where our team comes in! We provide and evidence oversight in the form of independentmodel validations and reviews, where we work with stakeholders across the bank to ensure robust model development activities. We also make sure we adhere to frameworks and policies by supporting identification and remediation of gaps in compliance.What youll be doing

• Support validations of new and revised statistical models to ensure models across the business are fit for purpose
• Provide assurance on compliance with the regulatory requirements we work within
• Utilise your technical skills in data manipulation and extraction and analyse model performance and model risk
• Engage with model owners, gathering materials for analysis, challenging model performance or development and documenting findings
• Generate model validation reports and ensure that validation actions are followed through to a resolution
• Providing statistical expertise to inform the discussion between Model Development and Independent Model Validationas part of the model build and model review process
• Present model validation findings to technical forums and through governance committees

We need you to have

• Experience with model development and/or model validation, ideally related to at least one of the following areas: IRB, Scorecards, IFRS 9, Stress Testing, Climate Risk, Fraud, Financial Crime, Econometrics
• Highly analytical with a numerate degree or equivalent technical experience
• Advanced knowledge of at least one programming language, e.g., Python/R/SQL /SAS
• Good written and oral communication skills. Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical specialists
• Ability to work to a high degree of accuracy, ensuring you always get the basics right

Its a bonus if you have but not essential

• Knowledge of machine learning and artificial intelligence modelling techniques
• Specialist knowledge of modelling techniquesincluding industry-wide approaches
• Technical knowledge of Model Risk Management and Capital Requirement Regulation

Red Hot Rewards

• Generous holidays - 38.5 days annual leave (including bank holidays and prorated if Part–Time)plus the option to buy more
• Up to five extra paid well-being days per year
• 20 weeks paid, gender-neutral family leave (52 weeks in total) for expectant parents and those looking to adopt
• Market-leading pension
• Free private medical cover, income protection and life assurance
• Flexible benefits include Cycle to Work, wellness and health assessments, and critical illness

And theres no waiting around, youll enjoy these benefits from day one.Feeling insatiably curious about this roleApply as soon as you can. If were lucky to receive a lot of interest, we may close the advert early and would hate you to miss out.Were all about helping you Live a Life More Virgin, so happy to talk flexible working with you.Say hello to Virgin MoneyWere making great strides towards achieving our ambition of becoming the UKs best digital bank. As a full-service digital bank with a heritage stretching back over 180 years, we`re a workforce to be reckoned with. Were putting the full power ofour experience behind disruptive ideas that reinvent the role a bank plays in peoples lives. We strive to create positive experiences for our millions of customers and our purpose, ‘Making You Happier About Money, underpins everything we do. We believe indoing banking differently, innovating and working together to make a real difference. Join us and Live a Life More Virgin that empowers you with choice and flexibility in how you work.Be yourself at Virgin MoneyOur purpose is to make people happier about money, this means seeing and feeling the world as our customers do by creating a workforce that reflects the rich diversity of our customers and communities. Were committed to creating an inclusive culturewhere colleagues feel safe and inspired to contribute, speak up and be heard.As a Disability Confident Leader, were committed to removing any obstacles to inclusion. If you need any reasonable adjustments or support making your application, contact our Talent Acquisition teamNow the legal bitLiving A Life More Virgin allows our colleagues to be based anywhere in the UK (if the role allows it), but well need you to confirm you have the right to work in the UK. If youre successful in securing a role with us, there are some checks you need to complete before starting. These include credit and criminal record checks and three years worth of satisfactory references. If the role is part of the Senior Manager Regimean