Lead Scorecard Model Validation Analyst
London | Up to £85,000 | Hybrid / Flexible
Are you a seasoned scorecard model validation specialist with passion, precision, and purpose?
Our client is looking for a Lead Scorecard Model Validation Analyst to take ownership of validating critical financial models — from marketing, acquisitions, customer management to impairment provisioning — and elevate their modelling standards across the business.
What You’ll Do
- Independently validate key models: review conceptual frameworks, data integrity, and implementation.
- Oversee the health of model’s post-launch: performance monitoring, recalibration, stress testing.
- Collaborate with first-line developers and business units to resolve risks and enhance model robustness.
- Produce clear, compelling validation reports for senior stakeholders and regulators.
- Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory frameworks (IFRS 9, model risk guidance).
- Help evolve our validation methodology and framework to stay ahead of industry best practices.
- Be a pro-active problem solver, spotting risks and issues and leading their mitigation.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s or Master’s in a quantitative field (Finance, Maths, Statistics, Economics, Computer Science). Ph.D. is a plus.
- 7+ years in model/scorecard development and/or validation or quantitative risk roles Preferable within a Bank or Financial Services entity (not consultancy)
- Deep technical skillset: statistical modelling, credit & scorecard modelling, risk methodologies.
- Programming fluency in Python, R, SQL .
- Strong communicator: you can translate technical findings to business and non-technical audiences.
- Proven ability to work independently, lead initiatives, and influence key stakeholders.
- Familiarity with regulatory expectations around model risk and IFRS 9.
Why This Role Could Be for You
- Leadership & impact : your work will directly influence the integrity of our client’s credit models and business decisions.
- Autonomy + support : while you’ll be leading the validation agenda, you won’t be working in isolation. You’ll partner closely with model teams and senior leadership.
- Competitive compensation : up to £85,000 plus benefits, bonus, and flexibility.
- Growth & visibility : this role sits in the Second Line of Defence and has exposure to senior management and regulatory audiences.
- Inclusive culture : our client seeks people of all backgrounds, as they actively support diversity, equity, and belonging.
Transfer of sponsorship open to individuals currently residing in the UK only.