JOB TITLE
Markets & AI Modelling – Independent Validation Manager (Model Risk Office)
SALARY
£84,051 - £93,390
LOCATION
Bristol, Cardiff, Halifax, Edinburgh or Leeds
HOURS
Full-time
WORKING PATTERN
Hybrid: at least two days per week (or 40%) at an office site. Workplace adjustments are available to support colleagues with disabilities.
What you’ll be doing!
Join a dedicated team that independently reviews, analyses, and validates AI/GenAI models. The role supports the Bank’s adoption of innovative technology while managing related risks.
* Lead independent validation and periodic reviews of GenAI and Agentic models, assessing robustness, fairness, explainability, and regulatory alignment.
* Engage with a range of use cases to broaden technical expertise across the LBG modelling landscape throughout the model lifecycle.
* Manage and coach junior team members, delivering through others.
* Lead model assessment through documentation review and quantitative analysis, developing benchmark models.
* Communicate validation findings with model owners and provide concise, actionable reports to senior team members.
* Apply judgement in reviewing and supporting Risk Classifications to enable rapid assessment of model risk.
* Own stakeholder relationships for a portfolio of models.
* Contribute to the improvement of validation frameworks and processes related to AI models.
* Track emerging AI technologies, regulatory requirements, and industry standards to keep practices current.
Why join us?
You’ll make a difference to customers, enjoy a fulfilling career, and work with great colleagues in a supportive, hybrid environment that rewards growth.
What we’re looking for?
* 3+ years of experience in model development or validation, including GenAI/Agentic models.
* Ability to lead small projects, coach team members, manage priorities, and exercise good judgement.
* Proficiency in Python for model analysis.
* Strong analytical, problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
* A numerate degree or equivalent experience in Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics.
And any experience of these would be a plus:
* Experience with AI frameworks or libraries such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, LangChain, or LlamaIndex; SQL proficiency.
* Familiarity with cloud AI platforms (GCP Vertex AI, BigQuery, Azure AI, etc.).
* Knowledge of regulatory frameworks relevant to AI (EU AI Act, GDPR, SS1/23) and AI ethics and governance.
We also offer a wide-ranging benefits package, which includes:
* Generous pension contribution up to 15%
* Annual performance‑related bonus
* Share schemes, including free shares
* Discounted shopping and other lifestyle‑adapted benefits
* 30 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
* Wellbeing initiatives and generous parental leave policies
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