Head of Model Risk & Data Quality (Fintech)

TL;DR

Head of Model Risk & Data Quality (Fintech): Developing and maintaining a comprehensive model risk management framework and ensuring data quality for financial decision-making, with an accent on regulatory compliance, model validation, and performance monitoring. Focus on strategic risk identification, mitigation strategies, and guiding cross-functional teams on best practices.

Location: Hybrid: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home per week in the hirify.global Madrid Office.

Company

hirify.global is a global fintech firm empowering businesses to expand internationally through tailored and forward-thinking financial solutions, recognized as a fast-growing international company in its sector.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain a well-designed model risk management framework that meets company needs and regulatory requirements.
• Guide and advise teams across Finance, Operations, Analytics, Decision Science, Sales & Marketing on model development, validation, and implementation processes.
• Review and evaluate validations of models, including accuracy, performance, and predictive power.
• Monitor model performance over time and recommend necessary updates or modifications.
• Provide reporting and intelligence concerning models to Risk Committees and hirify.global Executives.
• Lead efforts to improve data quality and monitoring of data feeding into each model, liaising with Data Teams.

Requirements

• Strong analytical skills with a background in quantitative fields such as statistics, mathematics, or quantitative finance.
• Experience working with various types of risk (operational, financial, market) and familiarity with related regulatory requirements.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts and risk assessments to stakeholders and top-level management.
• Familiarity with financial models used in the company and industry.
• Understanding of modern Data Platforms and the related engineering, analytical, design, and architectural skills.
• Comfortable coding or reading models written in Python and SQL.
• Good understanding of industry regulations and standards related to risk management.
• English: B2 required.

Nice to have

• Certifications like FRM (Financial Risk Manager), PRM (Professional Risk Manager), or CRM (Certified Risk Manager).

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive starting salary with an annual discretionary bonus rewarding performance.
• Dedicated mentorship from experienced managers invested in your success.
• Access to cutting-edge tailor-made tools and systems.
• Clear, accelerated career progression pathways to leadership and specialist roles.
• Dynamic and supportive culture prioritizing teamwork and personal growth.
• Generous benefits package tailored to your location, typically including health care and social benefits.
• Commitment to inclusion with active employee networks like the Women’s Network and LGBTQIA+ Network.