Job Introduction
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.
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