Model Compliance Validator

Company Description Natixis in Portugal is a Centre of Expertise with the mission to transform traditional banking by developing solutions for Groupe BPCE's businesses, operations and work culture worldwide, driven by an innovation mindset, in a financial tech ecosystem. Natixis in Portugal is part of the Global Financial Services division, where it applies technology for the development of financial expertise in its two global business lines – Corporate & Investment Banking and Asset & Wealth Management – and, transversally, for Groupe BPCE entities. The Centre of Expertise, based in Porto, currently has more than 2700 employees from 40 nationalities, organised in three main departments: Information Technology, Banking Support Activities and Compliance. These teams work in an integrated, inclusive and transversal way, supporting and creating value for all the business lines and platforms of the group. Natixis in Portugal is the International Competence Centre (with an export orientation) which employs the largest number of people in the Porto district. The project in Porto is one of the biggest investments in Human Resources ever made by Groupe BPCE worldwide. A disruptive mindset and a culture of proximity and agility identify Natixis Team and reflect the company's mission to transform traditional banking at a global scale: a perfect match in the Portuguese dynamics and entrepreneurial ecosystem. In 2025, Top Employers Institute has awarded Natixis in Portugal the Top Employer Portugal accreditation for the third time. This certification recognizes excellence in people practices, following the example of its head office, in France, who was certified Top Employer France for the nineth year in a row. Job Description Within the Model Risk Management (MRM) department the Credit Risk & Non-Financial Model Validation teams are organized into four teams: Regulatory Credit Risk & Scoring Model Validation, IFRS9 and Credit Stress Test Model Validation, ALM Model Validation, and Compliance & Non-Financial Risk Model Validation. The "Compliance and Non-Financial Risk Model Validation" team is looking for a Quantitative Analyst to validate models for Compliance, Operational Risk, and Non-Financial Risks." The collaborator will be tasked with validating models in the Compliance and Non-Financial Models domain. The responsibilities associated with this validation process include: Evaluating the risk dimensions of models (including data, methodology, performance, monitoring, usage, and documentation) Preparing a validation report and presenting findings to the validation committee Monitoring the implementation of recommendations designed to enhance the models Conducting oversight of regulatory and methodological developments Qualifications Soft Skills: Ability to work independently Attention to detail Proactive mindset Excellent interpersonal communication Competence in written communication Knowledge: Familiarity with the regulatory landscape and texts related to risks (such as Basel II / Basel III, ICAAP, etc.) Understanding of modeling techniques (including statistics, economics, machine learning algorithms, etc.) Excellent writing skills and capacity for synthesizing complex information Advanced written and spoken English French optional Technical Skills: Expertise in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and R Expertise in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) Additional Information #MuchMoreThanJustAJob Early morning. Campo 24 de Agosto. In 4 minutes, you are clocking in at the office. After grabbing a cup of coffee and fresh fruit, pick up your laptop and choose your spot for the day. It's going to be a busy one: French class before lunch and, just after, quick medical appointment at Natixis doctor's office. Lunch break. Outside in the big terrace (look at your crops at the Urban Garden; ready to harvest) or, if you feel like stretching your legs, walk downtown to grab lunch. Back inside. Quick sprint review (working together anywhere means virtual happy birthday to that colleague in Paris that just turned 35). The afternoon went flying (tasks, reports, calls, some jokes with your teammates). End it on a high note: just one PlayStation game or the final match for that ping-pong tournament. Tomorrow, you complete that certified technical training and the day after, you will work from home, taking advantage to finally do that online course on Udemy. Once you are done with your tasks for the day, you can visit the office for a board games session or show up at the rehearsal of one of Natixis bands. If that is too steady for you, meet your colleagues to surf some waves or join them in a football match.