We are partnering with a rapidly expanding bank that is looking for a Group Head of Model Risk Governance & Validation to join team in London.

The position itself will give the successful candidate the opportunity to be paid a competitive salary with the entitlement to an exceptional pension scheme and performance related bonuses while receiving a generous holiday allowance and other exceptional range of benefits.

You will also receive your own company car as a perk!!!

The successful candidate must have 7+ years of Model (risk) governance & validation experience within retail banking!!!

Examples of responsibilities to expect:

• Ensure that the appropriate model governance framework is in place.
• Set and be responsible for the bank's model risk appetite, providing necessary monitoring, oversight and maintain model and non-model policies.
• Independent model validation - oversight of all validation activity across the Bank
• Responsible for the day-to-day management and coaching of all direct reports
• Be the subject matter expert when it comes to knowledge of risk frameworks, capital requirements regulation (CRR) relating to the internal ratings-based approach (IRB).

Candidate Requirements:

• 7+ years of model governance, validation and/or development experience within retail banking!
• You must have experience leading and managing a senior team of risk professionals.
• Essential that you have prior experience working in an IRB compliant governance environment.
• Expert in your understanding of model risk and its life cycle.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence management and to lead and work collaboratively across teams
• Engage in minimal travelling between offices.

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact me on 02080766934 / deem.napattaloong@markssattin.com