Model Risk Specialist (Finance)

TL;DR

Model Risk Specialist (Finance): Analyzing model inventory data and overseeing model risk governance across portfolios with an accent on quantitative analysis, controls, reporting, and stakeholder communication. Focus on identifying root causes of threshold breaches, strengthening model life-cycle oversight, and driving strategic change in model risk ownership.

Location: Warsaw, Poland — Pańska 97

Salary: 9,600–18,000 PLN gross per month

Company

hirify.global Poland provides banking and financial services capabilities within the ING organization.

What you will do

• Analyze model inventory data at portfolio level and identify root causes of model risk threshold breaches.
• Monitor action plans, define portfolio-level conclusions, and initiate escalations through model risk reporting and governance processes.
• Review model risk topics, including model identification and waivers, throughout the model life cycle.
• Support attestations, sampling approaches, data quality reviews, framework reviews, audits, and remediation activities.
• Prepare and present model risk reports to stakeholders, management teams, and governance bodies.
• Collaborate with model owners and stakeholders, deliver information sessions and training, and promote accountability for model risk.

Requirements

• Quantitative degree and professional experience in data analytics.
• At least 2 years of experience in model risk management is preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations, ethical guidelines, and model risk management principles.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to explain complex concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Solid technical knowledge of iModel and ability to draft business requirements and specifications.

Nice to have

• Experience in corporate governance, end-to-end modeling initiatives, framework development, governance, or change management.
• Automation experience with Python, VBA, or the SAS MRM tool.
• Knowledge of data quality frameworks, monitoring, controls, and validation rules.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization platforms.
• Project management experience and understanding of dependencies across organizational squads.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a global banking organization and collaborate with stakeholders across different areas.
• Opportunity to influence strategic changes in model risk management practices.
• Participation in strategic initiatives, governance activities, audits, and remediation projects.
• Opportunity to contribute to information sessions and professional training.