Senior Model Validation Analyst in Skipton

We are looking for a Senior Model Validation Analyst to validate the models and algorithms that support critical business decisions. The role is permanent, full‑time (35 hours per week) and supports a blended working arrangement: three days a week in the Skipton office and two days working from home.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct independent validation of the Society's key models, using quantitative and qualitative testing to assess model performance, design, deployment, and monitoring.
• Support the tracking and management of Model Risk across Skipton.
• Write clear validation reports and stakeholder communications, including presentations to senior stakeholders at the Model Risk Committee.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the business, communicating complex concepts in a clear, straightforward manner.
• Support model‑related internal and external audits.

What You’ll Need

• Knowledge of model validation techniques, including desktop reviews, statistical testing, and challenger model development.
• The ability to critically analyse and validate complex statistical models across a range of business areas, utilising a balance of business and regulatory knowledge combined with statistical rigour.
• Awareness of model‑related regulation such as SS1/23.
• A degree in a mathematical or analytical field.
• Experience operating in an assurance capacity and working with assurance providers (internal and external audit).
• Strong data‑science skills covering the analytics lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of at least one of Python, Excel, SAS, and SQL, with an aptitude for learning other analytical tools.

What’s In It For You

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
• 25 days standard annual leave plus bank holidays, with an additional day per year of service up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum).
• Colleague mortgages and discounted access to Skipton products and services.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Private medical insurance, a health and wellbeing app, volunteering opportunities, cycle-to-work scheme, and discounted gym memberships.
• Lifestyle perks such as a home and tech voucher usable at JohnLewis, Currys, and IKEA.

Closing Date: Thursday, 16 July 2026.