Senior Model Risk Lead - Hybrid & Validation Expert

Hargreaves Lansdown group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Model Risk Manager to support the Head of Model Risk. You will manage the Group Model Risk Framework and validate models for capital, stress testing, and investment decisions. The role requires significant experience in model governance, quantitative analysis, and strong programming skills in tools like R and Python. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Bristol with hybrid working options available. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working options

Enhanced parental leave

Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution

Private medical insurance

Health screening programme

Two paid volunteering days per year

Qualifications

• Significant experience in model governance and validation.
• Proven ability to manage sensitive data with integrity.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a solution-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the Group Model Risk Framework.
• Provide effective challenge to model assumptions.
• Own and present model validation findings to executives.

Skills

Statistical modelling

Quantitative analysis

Stakeholder management

Excel

Programming (R, Python, SAS, Java, SQL)

Education

Degree in a numerate subject

CFA qualification

Tools

Excel

R

Python

SAS

Java

Oracle

SQL

Job description

A leading financial services provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Model Risk Manager to support the Head of Model Risk. You will manage the Group Model Risk Framework and validate models for capital, stress testing, and investment decisions. The role requires significant experience in model governance, quantitative analysis, and strong programming skills in tools like R and Python. This is a full-time, permanent position based in Bristol with hybrid working options available. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.