Role: Model Validation Analyst / Sr. Analyst
We are seeking a Model Validation Analyst / Sr. Analyst to independently validate and assess risk and regulatory models used across key risk domains, ensuring they meet internal standards and US regulatory expectations.
Quick facts
- Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka
- Experience: 4 years, preferably in financial services (Experience with offshore partners is preferred)
- Education: Bachelor s degree in Economics, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field (or foreign equivalent degree), Finance, Business (MBA), Post Graduation Degree - Mandatory
Key Responsibilities
- Independently validate models across Market Risk, Counterparty Credit Risk, Wholesale Scorecards, Economic Capital, Capital Planning, Stress Testing, and Financial Crimes/Compliance/Fraud
- Assess model design, assumptions, input data, methodologies, and performance; document results per model risk policy and US regulatory guidance (OCC 2011-12, FRB SR 11-7)
- Partner with onshore/offshore teams, model developers, and business stakeholders to discuss findings, prepare reports, and support remediation/re-validation
Minimum Requirements
- 4+ years hands-on experience in model development or validation within risk, capital, or financial crime domains in financial services
- Strong knowledge of model risk management frameworks and US regulatory guidance (OCC 2011-12, FRB SR 11-7)
- Proficiency in one or more of the following tools: SAS, Python, R, MATLAB, C, SQL, Visual Basic, Bloomberg.
- Preferred: Academic/industry experience with AI/ML
- Excellent verbal/written communication and people management skills
