Senior Risk Partner - Model Risk Management (MRM)

Our client is a leading international banking organization that is currently strengthening and expanding its 1st Line of Defence structures in Poland. Within this function, the organization focuses on enabling robust non-financial risk management and fostering a proactive, consistent, and transparent risk culture across Personal Customers, Large Corporates & Institutions, and Business Customers. The environment is dynamic and evolving, with strong emphasis on governance, regulatory compliance, and effective risk identification and oversight.

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in:
  • Model Risk Management (MRM), or
  • Risk management, compliance, or governance within financial institutions or consultancy
• Strong understanding of:
  • Model risk lifecycle management
  • Model governance and regulatory expectations
• Experience or exposure to Markets and/or Asset Management (highly preferred)
• Knowledge of:
  • Model inventory management
  • Risk assessment and control frameworks
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in cross-border teams
• Fluency in English

Model Risk Oversight:

• Provide independent oversight of model risk across business areas, ensuring alignment with internal policies and regulatory expectations.

Model Inventory Management:

• Maintain and enhance the model inventory, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper classification of models.

Risk Assessments:

• Coordinate and support business units in conducting model-related risk assessments and obtaining governance approvals.

Model Lifecycle Governance:

• Monitor and support model lifecycle processes, including implementation, usage, changes, and decommissioning.

Stakeholder Advisory:

• Act as a trusted advisor to model owners in Markets and Asset Management, providing guidance on model risk best practices.

Collaboration with 2nd LoD:

• Partner with validation and governance teams to ensure effective model risk frameworks and controls.

Observation & Issue Management:

• Track audit findings, regulatory observations, and remediation activities related to model risk.

Incident Management:

• Identify, assess, and escalate model-related incidents and trends, supporting mitigation actions.

Risk Awareness:

• Promote model risk awareness and contribute to building a strong risk culture through training and communication.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to model risk management frameworks and regulatory requirements.