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.

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