CareerPlan

Vice President, Model Validation

London, England, GBFull-time2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Independent validation of quantitative models across asset classes with a focus on PFE & XVA types to safeguard the integrity of the group's risk management framework.

Role type

Senior IC model validation leader (quantitative finance)

Builds

Independent validation reports, challenger models, and model risk assessments for oversight committees

Domain

Financial services / Quantitative risk modelling

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Quantitative modelling (counterparty credit risk, derivatives pricing), xVA model development/validation, Python or R, numerical implementation testing, regulatory compliance, challenger model design

Preferred skills

Data science concepts, financial mathematics, pricing methodologies, risk modelling techniques

Technologies

Python, R

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and periodic validation of quantitative models; Design and prototype challenger models; Perform comprehensive quantitative analysis of frameworks and assumptions; Test numerical implementations; Check compliance with governance requirements; Document findings in validation reports; Track remediation actions; Prepare model risk reporting for oversight committees; Collaborate with Risk Analytics and Front Office quants

Seniority

Vice President, strategic oversight & hands-on validation