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About the Role

MUFG, one of the world’s most respected financial groups, is seeking a Model Validation Vice President to join their EMEA Model Risk Management team in London. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute expertise in quantitative modelling and model validation within a globally renowned organisation that values integrity, transparency, and shared growth. As part of MUFG’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering long-term relationships, you will be empowered to stretch your skills across diverse asset classes and models, with a particular focus on PFE & XVA types. You will work closely with risk analytics professionals and front office quants, ensuring robust model governance and compliance with regulatory standards. MUFG offers a supportive environment where analytical abilities and collaborative spirit will be highly valued, and where you can make a meaningful impact on the group’s risk management framework.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial and periodic validation of quantitative models used across various asset classes, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements and industry best practices.
Design, model, and prototype challenger models independently to provide alternative perspectives on existing methodologies.
Perform comprehensive quantitative analysis and review of model frameworks, assumptions, input data, and results to ensure accuracy and reliability.
Test numerical implementations of models thoroughly while reviewing associated documentation for completeness and clarity.
Check compliance with governance requirements by evaluating processes against established standards and policies.
Document findings meticulously in validation reports, including raising recommendations for improvements to enhance model performance or mitigate risks.
Ensure timely tracking of remediation actions following validation recommendations to maintain high standards of model quality.
Prepare detailed model risk reporting for presentation to Model Oversight Committees and the Board, supporting effective decision-making.
Collaborate closely with Risk Analytics teams and Front Office quants to facilitate knowledge sharing and support ongoing model enhancements.
Stay informed about the latest technical developments in financial mathematics, pricing methodologies, and risk modelling techniques.

Requirements

Experience in quantitative modelling (development or validation) within counterparty credit risk or derivatives pricing models.
Experience specifically developing or validating xVA models within a financial institution or similar environment.
Strong background in mathematics and probability theory applied to finance contexts.
Solid understanding of simulation techniques and numerical methods relevant to financial modelling.
Good knowledge of data science principles and statistical inference techniques applicable to risk assessment.
Awareness of current technical developments in financial mathematics, pricing strategies, and risk modelling approaches.
Excellent written and oral communication skills for clear explanation of technical matters to both specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Meticulous attention to detail combined with a structured approach to problem-solving.

Skills

Quantitative modelling
Model validation
PFE & XVA models
Python
R
Simulation techniques
Numerical methods
Data science principles
Statistical inference

Location

London

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Vice President

Education Level

Postgraduate degree in a quantitative discipline such as statistics, mathematics, mathematical finance or econometrics.

About the Company

MUFG stands out as one of the world’s leading financial groups with a rich heritage spanning over three centuries.
Headquartered in Tokyo but operating globally—including more than 2,300 offices across 50 countries—the group is committed to building long-term relationships founded on trust.
Employees benefit from exposure to diverse business lines such as commercial banking, securities, asset management, consumer finance, leasing services, and more.
The company’s values emphasise integrity, responsibility, fairness, transparency, honesty—and these principles underpin every aspect of its operations.
MUFG fosters an inclusive culture where talented individuals are nurtured through training opportunities and supported by knowledgeable leadership.
The size and scope of its business create unique opportunities for personal growth while encouraging collaboration among teams worldwide.
By joining MUFG’s London office at Ropemaker Place within the EMEA Model Risk Management division, you become part of an organisation dedicated not only to serving clients but also society at large—promoting sustainable growth for a better world.

Equal Opportunity

MUFG is committed to embracing diversity and building an inclusive culture where all employees are valued, respected and their opinions count.
We support the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion in recruitment and employment, and oppose all forms of discrimination on the grounds of age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, race, gender reassignment, religion or belief and marriage or civil partnership.
We make our recruitment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with our commitment to identifying the right skills for the right role and our obligations under the law.