Model Validation – Analyst/ Sr. Analyst

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

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