Model Validation Quantitative Analyst

India

Risk

City

Mumbai

Job Type

Full Time

Your role

In this role, you will be part of the Firmwide Risk Models Validation team, providing independent quantitative challenge to key Pillar 2 Stress Testing, Economic Capital, and Climate Risk models that inform firmwide risk decisions. The role offers exposure to high‐impact firmwide models, alongside close collaboration with global stakeholders across the organization.

Your team

You will work within the Model Risk Management & Control function of the Group Chief Risk Officer organization, as part of the Firmwide Risk Models Validation team. Our role is to understand, assess, and challenge the risks associated with the use of models across the firm.

Your expertise

The role requires a strong foundation in statistics, information technology, and risk modeling, with an emphasis on stress testing, climate risk, and statistical economic capital models. While relevant experience is valued, we place equal importance on your motivation and willingness to continuously develop your skills and knowledge.
-master’s or PhD degree in a quantitative field such as computer science, statistics, mathematics, physics, engineering, or economics
-practical experience in the development or validation of statistical or mathematical models
-strong capabilities in data preparation and analysis, including computational statistics
-proficiency in programming languages such as R and/or Python
-excellent written communication skills and a structured, detail-oriented working style
-ability to clearly communicate complex technical topics to diverse audiences
-proactive mindset with the ambition to build a strong professional presence within the team and across the firm
-collaborative approach with the ability to provide constructive and respectful challenge
-you’re curious to explore how AI can improve how we build, deliver, and optimize workflows. You do this with sound judgment – validating outputs and aligning with policies, risk standards, and ethical use.

About us

UBS is a leading and truly global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. We also provide diversified asset management solutions and focused investment banking capabilities. Headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland, UBS is present in more than 50 markets around the globe.
We know that great work is never done alone. That’s why we place collaboration at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves. Want to find out more? Visit ubs.com/careers.

Join us

At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We’re dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. And we use artificial intelligence (AI) to work smarter and more efficiently. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That’s why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we’re more than ourselves.
We’re committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Contact Details

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Disclaimer / Policy Statements

UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.