Lead Analyst - Model Validation

We’re Starling, a fully licensed UK bank with the culture and spirit of a fast-moving, disruptive tech company. We built a new kind of bank because we knew technology had the power to help people save, spend and manage their money in a new and transformative way.

As a Lead Analyst - Model Validation, you will be responsible for leading the validation and technical review of Starling's rapidly expanding portfolio of AI/ML models to ensure safe deployment. You will also validate traditional models such as IFRS 9, Forecasting, and Operational Risk.

Responsibilities:

• Leading the validation and technical review of Starling's rapidly expanding portfolio of AI/ML models to ensure safe deployment.
• Producing validation reports whilst engaging with the model developers and model owners to ensure the validation findings are understood and can be addressed within the agreed timelines.
• Producing committee papers and presenting at committees.
• Presenting high-level validation findings to Senior leadership.
• Engaging and forming close relationships with the key stakeholders to enable good model risk management practices throughout the model lifecycle.

Requirements:

• Graduate level education preferable, ideally in a numerical degree (or an equivalent work experience);
• Proven, hands-on experience in AI/ML model validation or direct AI model build experience is required. You must possess a deep understanding of advanced algorithms to critically challenge model developers, alongside experience with traditional credit risk or forecasting models.
• Expert in the use of analytical tools such as Python/R/SQL/SAS and spreadsheets.
• Ability to articulate findings from analysis in a succinct and clear way that is suitable for the target audience.
• Organised, flexible and adaptable, with the ability to switch between tasks seamlessly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Good knowledge of regulatory and risk management guidelines, such as EBA guidelines, CRR and PRA rules would be a bonus.

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (plus take your public holiday allowance whenever works best for you)
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Annual leave is increased with length of service, and you can choose to buy or sell up to five extra days off
• 16 hours paid volunteering time a year
• Salary sacrifice, company enhanced pension scheme
• Life insurance at 4x your salary
• Private Medical Insurance with VitalityHealth including mental health support and cancer care.
• Partner benefits include discounts with Waitrose, Mr&Mrs Smith and Peloton
• Generous family-friendly policies
• Perkbox membership giving access to retail discounts, a wellness platform for physical and mental health, and weekly free and boosted perks