Model Validation Analyst - Drive Risk Innovation

Tokyo 23 Wards Permanent Japanese Corporate Work from Home or Hybrid View Job Description
This Associate-level role focuses on the independent validation of models used across a trust banking operation. You'll contribute to the design and enhancement of a group-wide model risk framework, addressing regulatory demands and advancing governance standards in an increasingly AI-driven environment.
  • Join a team enhancing model risk governance in global finance.
  • Grow your quant risk career with global exposure and development support

About Our Client

A global financial services group headquartered in Japan, offering a broad range of investment banking, markets, asset management, and wealth management solutions. The risk management division operates independently to ensure strategic oversight of key risk domains.

Job Description

  • Validate models used within a trust bank under a group-wide risk management framework.
  • Support the construction and advancement of model governance structures.
  • Collaborate on a multi-regional approach aligning with Japan, US, and EU regulations.
  • Participate in strategic projects to enhance the model risk management system.
  • Communicate model risk issues and recommendations to senior stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

  • Master's degree or higher in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).
  • Strong programming skills in Python, R, or VBA for quantitative analysis.
  • Familiarity with market, credit, operational, or liquidity risk management.
  • Proficiency in English for documentation and global stakeholder communication.
  • Ability to collaborate across teams and drive consensus in complex projects.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to be at the forefront of regulatory and AI-driven changes in finance.
  • Work in a collaborative, intellectually engaging environment.
  • Build a specialized career in a globally significant risk management function.
  • Central Tokyo location with access to senior leadership and diverse projects.
Contact
Carl Iso
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6760239
Phone number
+81 80 4676 4473

Job summary

Function
Banking & Financial Services
Specialisation
Risk Management
Specialisation
Financial Services
Location
Tokyo 23 Wards
Job Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Carl Iso
Consultant phone
+81 80 4676 4473
Job Reference
JN-062025-6760239
Company Type
Japanese Corporate
Work from Home
Work from Home or Hybrid

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