Risk Analyst - Model Validation

There is greater demand and scrutiny on models than ever before in financial services. We are looking for a Risk Analyst to join the team to support with the independent validation of economic crime, climate change, Treasury valuations and predictive AI models.

The growing prominence of model risk management has led Nationwide to invest in the continuous improvement of our modelling capability, highlighting the value placed on advances in this area. As part of this investment, a fantastic opportunity has become available in Model Risk Oversight, and we are seeking a talented person to become a member of our team.

Our role involves ensuring that models used for decision-making are robust, reliable and compliant with regulations. Key responsibilities include validating model performance, checking model assumptions are appropriate and assessing the risks associated with model errors.

At Nationwide we offer hybrid working wherever possible. More rewarding relationships are supported through our hybrid approach, bringing colleagues together across our UK wide estate, whilst also supporting generous access to home working. We value our time in the office to solve problems, to learn, and to feel connected.

For this job you’ll spend at least two days per week, or if part-time you’ll spend 40% of your working time, based at either our Swindon or London office. If your application is successful, your hiring manager will provide further details on how this works. You can also find out more about our approach to hybrid working here.

If we receive a high volume of relevant applications, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so please apply as soon as you can.
What you’ll be doing

You will be responsible for conducting thorough validations of models covering economic crime, climate change, portfolio valuations and predictive AI, ensuring compliance with the regulators’ Model Risk Management (MRM) principles. This will involve assessing the accuracy, robustness and reliability of the models, as well as identifying and mitigating any potential risks. To do this, you will need to interrogate the data and use statistics to independently assess the fitness for purpose of the models.
About you

As a minimum requirement you’ll have:

• A degree in a numerate discipline or experience of statistics, programming and manipulating data in a professional environment.
• Demonstrate a strong aptitude for programming and coding tools such as Python / R / SAS / VBScript; experience is preferable but not required as training will be provided.
• Ability to work with data, interpreting results and making recommendations.
• A logical and analytical mind with a passion for solving complex problems.
• Ability to build collaboration and influence stakeholders.
• Ability to present findings to others both verbally and through a written report, sometimes translating this for non-technical stakeholders.

Our Customer First behaviours are all about putting customers and members at the heart of how we work together. You can strengthen your application by showing the behaviours that resonate with you, and how you might have already demonstrated these.

• Say it straight – This is about being honest and direct with good intent and saying what needs to be said in the room. It’s also about being clear, precise, and using language that we and, importantly, our customers and members can understand.
• Push for better – This is about aiming high and constantly looking for better in how we work together and serve our customers and members.
• Get it done – This is about prioritising what will have the greatest impact, being decisive and taking accountability for delivering on the end-to-end outcome.

The extras you’ll get

There are all sorts of employee benefits available at Nationwide, including:

• A personal pension – if you put in 7% of your salary, we’ll top up by a further 16%
• Up to 2 days of paid volunteering a year
• Life assurance worth 8x your salary
• A great selection of additional benefits through our salary sacrifice scheme
• Wellhub – Access to a range of free and paid options for health and wellness
• Access to an annual performance-related bonus
• Access to training to help you develop and progress your career
• 25 days holiday, pro rata

What makes us different

Nationwide is the world’s largest building society. With over 15 million customers, we have a relationship with almost a quarter of the UK’s population. We’ve got the scale to compete with the big banks, but we’re not a bank.

As a building society, we’re owned by our members – that’s our customers who have their current account, mortgage or savings with us. It means we can do things differently to deliver our Purpose – Banking – but fairer, more rewarding, and for the good of society.

When you work at Nationwide, you can experience that difference for yourself. You’ll be part of a high-performing, purpose-driven organisation that offers rewarding career experiences and a highly competitive range of benefits to match. You’ll also be joining us at an important time as we seek to reach more and more people in the UK. We want everyone in the UK to know that they don’t have to bank with a bank. They can choose a modern mutual instead.
What to do next

If this role is for you, please click the ‘Apply Now’ button. You’ll need to attach your up-to-date CV and answer a few quick questions for us.

We respond to everyone, so we will be in contact shortly after the closing date to let you know the outcome of your application.

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