Model Risk & Validation (London Area)

Model Risk & Validation Analyst

Location: London | Type: Full-Time | Salary: Competitive

We're working with a growing & innovative insurance firm aiming to modernise model risk management. They're hiring someone with a technical background, ideally with a model risk and validation skillset, to help build and shape robust, quantitative validation frameworks across our business.

This position will play a key role in independently challenging and validating models used in pricing, capital, and risk—supporting both regulatory compliance and strategic decision-making.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and execute independent model validations across the business
• Develop scalable processes for model governance, risk rating, and performance monitoring
• Collaborate with first-line teams to support a strong, transparent model risk culture
• Implement tools and frameworks that reflect best practices in the market

What we're looking for:

• Experience in either model risk, model validation, actuarial modelling, or a quantitative field
• Strong understanding of model governance frameworks (e.g., PRA, Solvency II)
• Exposure to the Lloyd's of London market
• Understanding of the importance of risk and an interest in modernising & automating processes
• A pragmatic, solutions-oriented mindset and ability to work in a fast-evolving environment
• Passion for building processes from the ground up

Join at an exciting time of change and help shape the future of model risk.