We are currently partnering with a well-established, regulated financial institution to support the hiring of a senior leader within their Risk Modelling function. Responsibilities Lead, manage, and develop a team of quantitative risk professionals, promoting strong technical capability and leadership development Own the full lifecycle of risk models, from initial design and development through validation, approval, implementation, and ongoing monitoring Drive the development and enhancement of credit risk models (PD, LGD, EAD), expected credit loss (IFRS 9), stress testing frameworks, and treasury risk models Ensure models meet both regulatory standards and practical business needs, balancing compliance with usability Act as the primary point of contact for regulatory bodies, managing model submissions, reviews, and ongoing supervisory engagement Oversee model implementation into production systems, including testing processes and consistency across platforms Work closely with key stakeholders across risk, finance, treasury, and capital functions to embed model outputs into decision-making Support business use of models in areas such as underwriting, risk appetite setting, and capital planning Monitor model performance and ensure timely execution of stress testing and reporting exercises Identify and communicate model risks, limitations, and assumptions clearly to senior stakeholders and governance committees Requirements Extensive experience in credit risk modelling within a regulated financial services or banking environment Strong expertise in IRB frameworks and IFRS 9 / expected credit loss methodologies Proven track record of managing models across their full lifecycle, including regulatory approval and implementation Experience leading and developing quantitative or risk modelling teams Deep technical knowledge of PD, LGD, and EAD modelling approaches and associated regulatory expectations Strong understanding of model governance, validation frameworks, and regulatory requirements Demonstrated experience interacting with regulators and handling model-related reviews or audits Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to senior stakeholders Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across multiple business functions