Data Scientist - Model Validator

At ING we encourage you to `Do Your Thing` to do more of what you love. We’re on a journey that’s centered around our customers, powered by technology and digital environment, driven by smart, determined people. Our customers feel our people are empowering them to stay a step ahead in life and in business. We’re proud of that!

We want you to discover and develop yourself while developing others, be creative, be successful, excel at your career life, work agile so new ideas come to life faster! Interested?

What We Offer:

At ING, we believe your work should inspire and fulfill you. That’s why we prioritize every detail to ensure you have an exceptional experience:

You First Become Your True Self, Then an INGer:

• Flexible and hybrid working models, including remote options every third week of the month and during summer.
• 14 days of welcome leave in your first year—don’t wait to pursue your dreams!

Continuous Growth and Development:

• Access to global and local learning opportunities through ING Academy, LearnUp, and certification programs with leading universities.
• Opportunities to contribute to innovative projects both locally and globally while advancing personally and professionally.
• Flexible career experiences await you through Short-Term Assignments (STA), Long-Term Assignments (LTA), Mini Career opportunities, Double Major (Çifte Kariyer), Turuncu Misafir, and Global STA/LTA programs, designed to enhance your skills and broaden your experience across different teams, departments, and international locations.
• When you step into a managerial role at ING, our exclusive RISE Leadership Program empowers you to lead with confidence. Centered around technology and people, RISE equips ING leaders with advanced skills and a strategic mindset to navigate and thrive in a dynamic environment.

A Dynamic and Supportive Work Environment:

• An informal and collaborative culture where your ideas and innovations are valued.
• Social clubs, celebrations, and events to help you balance work and fun.

We Care About You:

• Comprehensive health insurance for you and your loved ones.
• Private pension plans to help you achieve your future goals.
• On-site amenities like a gym, coffee shops, a hairdresser, and more to simplify your daily life.

At ING, we’re dedicated to helping you achieve your goals by embracing flexibility, growth, and innovation.

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If you want to be the “Data Scientist - Model Validator” in our Model Risk Management Department, which manages all model risk management activities within ING Turkey, and if you are willing to work in a global company with flexible hours in casual dress-code every day, and in flexible places two days a week in our İstanbul-Maslak Headquarters,

If you think you have most of the following qualifications:

• Graduate degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Mathematics, Econometrics, Financial Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mathematical Engineering, Physics, etc.
• Relevant work experience (4+ years for AVP role), with a strong preference for experience working with sophisticated financial models (e.g., credit risk, collection, limit setting, income, loan pricing, propensity, churn)
• Strong working knowledge and proficiency with analytic/quantitative software such as SAS, SQL, Python.
• Strong quantitative abilities; ability to draw from numerous quantitative approaches and theories to design and implement new quantitative analyses applicable to business goals
• Excellent command in spoken and written English
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal and ability to explain technical matters to non-technical audience.
• Prior experience in independent model validation a plus
• Knowledge of Basel, CRR, and Model Risk Management a plus

If you think you may take charge of the following responsibilities;

• Validating regulatory and non-regulatory models
• Creating high quality validation reports that are presented to Senior Management, audit and BRSA
• Working in close cooperation with model developers, global contacts, senior management, internal & external audit and the BRSA
• Preparing and maintaining the model risk management framework, policies and procedures

Your model scope is broad and includes:

• Probability of Default (PD), Loss Given Default (LGD) and Exposure at Default (EAD) models that are used for both IRB and IFRS 9 purposes
• ICAAP model
• Credit Decision, Limit Setting, Income, Loan Pricing, Early-Warning and Collection models
• KYC / AML models
• GenAI use-cases

If you want to do your thing and explore the life while working don’t miss this opportunity!

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