WeLab Group - Manager, Group Risk Model Validation

WeLab, a leading pan-Asian fintech platform, operates two digital banks (WeLab Bank and Bank Saqu) as well as multiple online financial services in Hong Kong, Mainland China, and Indonesia, with over 70 million individual users and over 700 enterprise customers. WeLab uses game-changing technology to help users access credit, save money, and enjoy their financial journey.

At WeLab, we always put our people first. Embarking on a career with WeLab means being part of the driving force to make financial services accessible for everyone. In our flat and agile organization, you will get all the opportunities to make real impacts and deliver change. Most importantly, while you achieve greatness, we will ensure you have an amazing experience at WeLab!

Our team is energetic and passionate who can deliver and execute, and we are looking for intellectually curious, open-minded, and smart-working individuals who are just as passionate as we are about making financial services enjoyable.

Join us to build a better financial future for everyone! 

About You:

You're a go-getter with mad juggling skills (or multiple hats) who can thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment

You enjoy doing purpose-led and meaningful work

You have a strong thirst for knowledge and are driven to find solutions that don't exist yet

You are comfortable with ambiguity and extremely resourceful (in your past life, you could've been a detective)

You always find a way to get things done without sacrificing the quality of your work, integrity, and values

No task is off limits for you

You are humble and prioritize the success of the team over your own with an eagerness to help those around you

You don't shy away from challenges and can bounce back from setbacks

What you’ll do and what success looks like in this role

Maintain familiarity with HKMA SPM relating to credit risk and interest rate risk (IRR) modeling, including model governance and validation standards.

Establish, maintain, and enhance a comprehensive Group‑wide Model Risk Management (MRM) framework, covering model lifecycle governance, independent validation, performance monitoring, and issue remediation.

Lead and execute independent validation and/or enhancement of credit risk models, covering Retail and SME portfolios, including but not limited to scorecards & rating models, and PD, LGD, EAD, and ECL‑related components

Independently review, test, and verify model assumptions, data inputs, methodologies, implementation logic, and performance outcomes.

Perform quantitative testing including discriminatory power, stability, and back‑testing.

Develop and execute independent coding and analytical scripts to validate model outputs and replicate key results using appropriate programming tools.

Prepare clear, concise validation reports and model risk assessments, highlighting key findings, limitations, and remediation recommendations.

Participate in ad‑hoc model risk–related projects as requested

What is required and what we’re looking for

Degree holder, preferably in Mathematics, Statistics, Information System, Risk Management, or other relevant quantitative disciplines

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Model Development, Model Validation, Quantitative Analytics, or Market Risk Management within a financial institution

Proven hands‑on experience with retail and/or SME credit risk models

Prior exposure to HKMA‑regulated institutions is strongly desirable

Strong hands‑on knowledge of Retail / SME lending products’ risk models

Solid understanding of credit risk modeling concepts, assumptions, and performance metrics

Knowledge of ECL / IFRS 9 models (PD, LGD, Forward‑Looking Factors) is an advantage

Strong programming proficiency in Python, R, or SQL, with the ability to independently validate model results through coding

Comfortable working with structured datasets and model outputs for validation and analysis

Applicant with more experience may be considered for Senior Manager position

Perks and Benefits to enrich your experience at WeLab:

Learning and development stipend - we value lifelong learning and believe the best way to invest in our employees is to encourage them to continue to learn

Wellness and happiness – Numerous activities to let you focus on your physical and mental wellbeing, complemented by happiness dollars (basically, an extra stipend!) to spend on anything that makes you happy. We allow flexible time offs to take care of personal matters and to enjoy time with family and friends

Comfortable and positive work environment – Open plan office for easy collaboration and social with your colleagues, or branch out into your own thinking pods when needed, with FREE food and drinks for when you want to recharge

Work smart, play hard – Connect with your colleagues over food and drinks at the stocked pantry, in the spacious social area with board games and a ping pong table, or over activities like hiking, yoga, badminton, etc.

A big and contagious smile on everyone’s face to make you happier :)

WeLab’s Awards & Recognitions:

Asia Banking Finance Retail Banking Awards: Virtual Bank of the Year - Hong Kong  

CNBC Disruptor 50: the only Hong Kong-based company on the list 

Financial Times Asia-Pacific High-Growth Companies: #2 in ranking  

The Chinese University of Hong Kong “Corporate Innovation Index”: #1 in ranking 

We offer a competitive salary package to the successful candidate. If you are interested in joining this exciting team, please apply with resume via the "Apply" button below.

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