Model Risk Specialist

Job Description:

Core-Asset Consulting is partnering with a leading global financial services organisation to recruit a Model Risk specialist with a focus on Market Abuse Surveillance, in their office in Glasgow.

The successful candidate will support the continued development and oversight of surveillance governance frameworks, ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations.

• Experience or strong knowledge of model risk management within financial services


• Strong background in governance, non-financial risk, or regulatory compliance


• Good understanding of the three lines of defence model


• Experience supporting regulatory interactions or audit activity


• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills


• Strong analytical and reporting capabilities, including Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, or Power BI


• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced regulatory environment


• Proactive and collaborative approach with strong problem-solving skills

• Support model risk governance and oversight activities across surveillance frameworks


• Maintain and enhance model risk methodologies, controls, and governance processes


• Support regulatory and audit engagements, including governance documentation and remediation tracking


• Coordinate governance forums and stakeholder discussions across global teams


• Produce governance reporting, dashboards, and management information for senior stakeholders


• Maintain governance records, audit trails, and risk documentation


• Identify and support process improvement and automation initiatives across governance and reporting activities


• Build strong working relationships with stakeholders across first and second line functions

• A highly competitive salary


• Wider Benefits package

Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter, and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.

Job reference: (16492)

To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.

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