Risk Model Validation Specialist
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 11, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 9, 2026. Commerzbank Poland scores A on the Alion truth index.
Join our team as a Specialist in Risk Model Validation!
Do you have experience with mathematical or statistical models and an interest in financial risk management? Would you like to further develop your quantitative skills while working with sophisticated risk models used by one of Europe’s largest banks? If so, join our Risk Model Validation team!
As a Specialist in Risk Model Validation, you will take part in the independent validation of models related to market and counterparty credit risk. You will combine quantitative analysis, programming and financial knowledge while working alongside experienced risk experts in an international environment. This is a great opportunity to deepen your expertise in risk modelling and learn more about complex models and financial products used in banking.
Together with your team you will be doing
- Performing quantitative risk model validation tasks
- Analyzing model assumptions, methodology, performance and results
- Supporting the development of challenger models used to independently assess existing risk models
- Preparing high-quality validation documentation and management reports
- Supporting the preparation and presentation of validation results
- Developing and maintaining analytical tools and solutions in R, Python and SQL supporting the validation process.
Which technology & skills are important for us?
- Experience or a academic background in mathematical, statistical or econometric modelling
- Knowledge of statistics, quantitative methods and data analysis
- Knowledge of R and/or Python, or another programming language used for statistical or data science purposes
- Understanding of financial markets, financial products or risk management would be an advantage
- Knowledge of products such as options, swaps, futures, forwards or repos would be an advantage
- Basic knowledge of LaTeX and MS Office
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
- Critical thinking and willingness to challenge existing approaches
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team
- Very good communication skills in English (B2)
How?
Hybrid in Łódź or Wrocław
Below you can find more information about Commerzbank and cluster
Commerzbank is a leading international commercial bank with branches and offices in almost 50 countries. The world is changing, becoming digital, and so we are. We are leaving the traditional bank behind us and are choosing to move forward as a digital enterprise. This is exactly why we need talented people who will join us on this journey. We work in inter-locational and international teamwork in agile methodologies.
Description of the cluster:
The Risk Model Validation division is part of the GRM-ERM executive area and consists of teams located in Commerzbank’s Frankfurt headquarters as well as in Poland, including Łódź and Wrocław.
The division is responsible for the independent validation of a broad spectrum of sophisticated risk models covering areas such as credit risk, operational risk, market risk, instrument pricing, liquidity risk and counterparty risk. This includes models related to PD, LGD, EAD, IFRS 9, CVaR and stress testing.
Within the Market, Counterparty & Liquidity Risk Models area, you will have the opportunity to develop your quantitative expertise by working with complex models used to measure and manage market and counterparty credit risks. The role combines financial risk, quantitative modelling, data analysis and programming in an international banking environment.
What we offer?
Of course, we offer Development Plans for employees, Life insurance, flexible working hours, integration events and much more
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