HW3 · 1 day ago
Senior Model Validation Lead
HW3 is partnered with a large international banking organization seeking a Senior Model Validation professional to support model risk management and validation activities. This hands-on role involves validating wholesale credit risk models and interacting with senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Perform independent validation of wholesale credit risk models
Apply robust validation methodologies to assess model theory, implementation, and monitoring
Evaluate model inputs, outputs, assumptions, and limitations
Prepare validation summaries and present findings to model risk governance committees
Support model approvals, annual reviews, and change assessments
Contribute to ongoing enhancement of the model risk management framework
Provide guidance and informal oversight to more junior team members as needed
Qualification
Required
8–12 years of experience in wholesale credit model validation or model risk
Strong knowledge of credit risk models (e.g., IRB, CECL, corporate/wholesale portfolios)
Experience operating within a regulated banking environment
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and documentation skills
Comfortable presenting to senior management and committees
Preferred
Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline
Company
HW3
HW3 is a global recruitment consultancy that offers staffing and recruitment services within regulated industries.