Model Risk Validation Officer - Edinburgh - £500 a day

Climate Risk Data Scientist/Model Risk Validation OfficerEdinburgh (Hybrid - 6 days per month in the office)£500 per day (Umbrella)3 Month ContractWe''re looking for a Climate Risk Data Scientist/Model Risk Validation Officer to join a leading financial services organisation on an initial 3-month contract.This is an exciting opportunity to work within an independent model risk team, validating climate risk models used to support strategic decision-making, transition planning, climate budgeting, capital allocation and regulatory reporting. You''ll work closely with senior stakeholders, providing robust challenge and ensuring models meet governance and regulatory expectations.Key responsibilities* Independently validate climate risk and forecasting models* Review model assumptions, methodologies and outputs* Analyse large and complex datasets using Python* Perform quantitative analysis, sensitivity testing and model performance assessments* Produce high-quality validation reports and technical documentation* Present findings and recommendations to senior stakeholders* Support model governance and regulatory compliance activities* Contribute to year-end climate model reviews and reportingSkills andamp; experience* Experience working within Climate Risk, Climate Modelling, ESG Risk or Sustainability Analytics* Strong Python skills including Scripting, data manipulation and analysis* Experience working with large datasets and quantitative models* Strong analytical and ..... full job details .....