Model Validation Analyst

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NFP016421/LLR

Date posted:

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Market Related

SUMMARY:
Are you a skilled model validation or decision science professional ready to elevate your career? Join one of South Africa’s most innovative financial institutions and contribute to building a system that’s simple, accessible, and transformative. Join a leading organisation recognised for innovation, simplicity, and client-focused solutions. This financial institution empowers millions through accessible services and invests deeply in the growth and potential of its people.

POSITION INFO:
As a Model Validation Analyst (Decision Science), you will be part of a highly specialised team responsible for ensuring the accuracy, robustness, and governance of models used across the business. You will collaborate with modelling and business teams, provide independent technical challenges, and build challenger models that influence strategic decision-making at scale.

What’s in it for you? Work with industry-leading experts, gain exposure across multiple modelling domains, grow your analytical expertise, and make a tangible impact in an environment committed to innovation and client empowerment.

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct full end-to-end validations across credit risk, capital, finance, and fraud models.
Develop and utilise challenger models to test current model performance and robustness.
Provide independent technical challenges and assurance to modelling teams and stakeholders.
Ensure regulatory compliance and strong model governance practices across all models.

Job Experience and Skills Required:

Education:

Minimum: Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, or Data Science
Preferred: Honours Degree in the above fields

Experience:

3–6 years’ experience in scorecard development, validation, or monitoring
Strong background in credit risk scorecards (application/behaviour) and predictive modelling
Experience in data mining and analysis
Comprehensive understanding of the credit lifecycle

Skills:

Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across business and technical teams
High attention to detail and ability to work across varied model types

Other Requirements:

Clear criminal and credit record (non-negotiable)

Apply now!

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I also specialise in recruiting in the following:

Decision Science
Quantitative Analytics
Credit Risk Modelling
Scorecard Development
Predictive Modelling
Data Science
Model Validation
Banking & Financial Risk

If you have not had any response in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for future opportunities.

For more information, contact:
Louide le Roux
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