Barclays Bank US
Model Validation AVP – Barclays Bank US
Join us as a Model Validation AVP, where you will validate and approve risk models at inception, during usage changes, and through periodic and annual reviews. This role operates within the risk function and focuses primarily on retail credit models including credit cards and loan portfolios. You will independently review model documentation, perform testing and analysis, and clearly report findings to demonstrate model soundness and regulatory alignment. This role offers broad exposure across multiple model types and high impact validation work.
Location: Wilmington, DE.
Purpose of the role To validate and approve models for specific usages both at inception and on a periodic basis, and of model changes, as well as conducting annual reviews.
Accountabilities
Validation of models for their intended use and scope, commensurate with the complexity and materiality of the models.
Approval or rejection of a model or usage based on assessment of the model’s conceptual soundness, performance under intended use and the clarity of the documentation of the model’s inherent risks, limitations and weaknesses.
Assessment of any compensating controls used to mitigate Model risk.
Documentation of validation findings and recommendations in clear and concise reports, providing actionable insights for model improvement.
Evaluation of the coherence of model interactions and quality of Large Model Framework aggregate results that generate output for regulatory submissions or management decision making and planning.
Design of the framework and methodology to measure and, where possible, quantify model risk, including the assessment of framework level uncertainty.
Qualifications
Experience in risk model validation, model development, or quantitative modeling within financial services.
Experience validating retail credit risk models such as credit cards and consumer loans.
Understanding of model risk management frameworks, governance, and regulatory expectations.
Highly Valued Skills
Ability to perform detailed analysis, testing, and independent challenge of models.
Written communication skills with experience producing clear and thorough validation documentation.
Quantitative discipline preferred.
Assistant Vice President Expectations
To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/business divisions.
Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes.
Demonstrate clear leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
For an individual contributor, lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments, identify new directions for assignments and/or projects, and employ cross‑functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub‑function.
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business‑aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practices (in other areas, teams, companies, etc.) to solve problems creatively and effectively.
Communicate complex information. “Complex” information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function General Business, Management, and Business Development
Industry Banking and Financial Services
Values & Mindset All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
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Location: Wilmington, DE.
Purpose of the role To validate and approve models for specific usages both at inception and on a periodic basis, and of model changes, as well as conducting annual reviews.
Accountabilities
Validation of models for their intended use and scope, commensurate with the complexity and materiality of the models.
Approval or rejection of a model or usage based on assessment of the model’s conceptual soundness, performance under intended use and the clarity of the documentation of the model’s inherent risks, limitations and weaknesses.
Assessment of any compensating controls used to mitigate Model risk.
Documentation of validation findings and recommendations in clear and concise reports, providing actionable insights for model improvement.
Evaluation of the coherence of model interactions and quality of Large Model Framework aggregate results that generate output for regulatory submissions or management decision making and planning.
Design of the framework and methodology to measure and, where possible, quantify model risk, including the assessment of framework level uncertainty.
Qualifications
Experience in risk model validation, model development, or quantitative modeling within financial services.
Experience validating retail credit risk models such as credit cards and consumer loans.
Understanding of model risk management frameworks, governance, and regulatory expectations.
Highly Valued Skills
Ability to perform detailed analysis, testing, and independent challenge of models.
Written communication skills with experience producing clear and thorough validation documentation.
Quantitative discipline preferred.
Assistant Vice President Expectations
To advise and influence decision making, contribute to policy development and take responsibility for operational effectiveness. Collaborate closely with other functions/business divisions.
Lead a team performing complex tasks, using well developed professional knowledge and skills to deliver on work that impacts the whole business function. Set objectives and coach employees in pursuit of those objectives, appraisal of performance relative to objectives and determination of reward outcomes.
Demonstrate clear leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L – Listen and be authentic, E – Energise and inspire, A – Align across the enterprise, D – Develop others.
For an individual contributor, lead collaborative assignments and guide team members through structured assignments, identify the need for the inclusion of other areas of specialisation to complete assignments, identify new directions for assignments and/or projects, and employ cross‑functional methodologies or practices to meet required outcomes.
Consult on complex issues; providing advice to People Leaders to support the resolution of escalated issues.
Identify ways to mitigate risk and develop new policies/procedures in support of the control and governance agenda.
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work done.
Perform work that is closely related to that of other areas, which requires understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub‑function.
Collaborate with other areas of work, for business‑aligned support areas to keep up to speed with business activity and the business strategy.
Engage in complex analysis of data from multiple sources of information, internal and external sources such as procedures and practices (in other areas, teams, companies, etc.) to solve problems creatively and effectively.
Communicate complex information. “Complex” information could include sensitive information or information that is difficult to communicate because of its content or its audience.
Influence or convince stakeholders to achieve outcomes.
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function General Business, Management, and Business Development
Industry Banking and Financial Services
Values & Mindset All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset – to Empower, Challenge and Drive – the operating manual for how we behave.
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