Senior Analyst – Risk Coordination & Model Validation

• Model Validation Tasks: Undertake model validation exercises independently, applying both qualitative and quantitative methods, and providing constructive feedback to identify potential validation issues.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to gather relevant data and ensure that model validation findings are effectively communicated and understood.
• Reporting and Presentations: Prepare, review, and present validation findings to management and committee members, delivering clear reports and supporting the work of colleagues as needed.
• Regulatory Awareness: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of applicable local and European risk-based regulations, ensuring all validation activities comply with regulatory standards.
• Documentation and Support: Keep records current, support junior team members, and assist other business units in understanding validation outcomes and performing related tasks.

• Education: MQF Level 5 award in a risk-related area, Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Business, Banking and Finance, Accounts, or Economics; OR MQF Level 6 Bachelor’s Degree in the same areas; a Master’s Degree (MQF Level 7) or relevant certification is advantageous.
• Experience: Minimum of 2–5 years’ experience in a risk management or regulatory environment, ideally including exposure to model validation or financial services.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of English; knowledge of Maltese is an asset.
• Communication Skills: Ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences and respond effectively to queries.
• Interpersonal Skills: Collaborative approach, able to work across teams and build strong professional relationships.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience in programming languages such as R, SAS, or Python.
• Organisation: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while meeting deadlines.
• Self-Motivated: Demonstrates initiative, commitment, and confidence to work independently when required.
• Problem-Solving: Skilled in identifying challenges and proposing practical, data-driven solutions.

What's on Offer

• Compensation: A competitive base salary complemented by performance-based incentives.
• Working Hours: Standard business hours with flexibility as needed, including hybrid working arrangements.
• Other Benefits: Additional annual leave, basic private health cover, access to accredited training programmes, relocation support if applicable, preferential employee loan schemes, pension contributions, and a supportive environment promoting diversity and equal opportunity.
• Career Development: Exposure to regulatory projects and strategic initiatives, offering opportunities for career growth and leadership development.