TRAFFIC Gauteng

Model Risk Specialist - Validation & Governance

FNB Namibia

Job Description

FNB Namibia is seeking a Model Risk Specialist to join their Enterprise Risk Management team in Johannesburg. The role involves independent validation of credit risk models, reporting to governance committees, and ensuring the appropriateness of model frameworks. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 2-5 years of experience in financial modelling or risk validation. Proficiency in programming languages such as SAS, SQL, Python, and R is essential.

About This Role

Career insights for Validation Engineers positions

Salary Benchmark
R44,155/month
R31,833 to R60,688/month
Source: WageIndicator ZAR data
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.
Key Skills for This Role
Reading Comprehension Critical Thinking Speaking Writing Active Listening
Common Technologies
Apache Kafka Apache Maven Go Microsoft PowerPoint 365 Xcelium Logic Simulator IndySoft Enterprise Minitab Statistical Software GNU Bash

Job Overview

Date Posted
06 May 2026
Location
Gauteng, South Africa

Validation Engineers Insights

Median Salary (ZAR)
R44,155/month
Job Outlook
This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

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