Senior Manager, Independent Model Validation and Model Risk Governance
Midlands based, hybrid working
Salary: Competitive
We are supporting a UK financial services group building a forward looking, robust model risk function. They are hiring a Senior Manager to help shape the IMV framework and steer a high impact programme across IRB, IFRS 9 and new Model Risk Management standards.
This is ideal for someone currently operating as a Lead or Manager who wants more ownership, visibility and real influence.
Why this role stands out
* Shape a growing independent model risk function,
* Broad scope across credit, capital, IFRS 9, stress testing and emerging AI and ML,
* Real independence to lead reviews and challenge assumptions,
* Direct exposure to senior governance forums,
* Opportunity to mentor and help build a specialist team.
What you will do
* Lead independent validation across methodology, data, monitoring and implementation,
* Own and enhance key elements of the IMV framework and standards,
* Partner with developers and model owners to embed best practice,
* Prepare concise reports for senior committees,
* Support development of junior team members.
What you will bring
* Strong quantitative background with hands-on model development or validation,
* Knowledge across IRB, IFRS 9 and model risk management principles,
* Confident coder able to test, replicate and challenge models,
* Clear communicator, comfortable presenting to senior stakeholders,
* UK right to work.
If you are looking for a true Senior Manager role with influence, technical depth and career progression, we would welcome a confidential conversation.