Freelancer – Quantitative Risk Consultant New

in Zurich

You will support KPMG’s Quantitative Risk and Model Risk Management team on advisory and regulatory projects related to model validation and model development, including AI/ML models. The role contributes to ensuring robust, compliant and transparent use of quantitative models in banking.

Your contribution to KPMG

  • Support client engagements in model risk management
  • Contribute to model validation activities for statistical, quantitative and AI/ML models
  • Support model development projects, including documentation and testing
  • Assess model governance, performance and regulatory compliance
  • Prepare analyses and client ready documentation
  • Collaborate with quantitative experts and project leads across risk and regulatory engagements

This is what makes you successful

  • University degree in quantitative fields (e.g. mathematics, statistics, data science, engineering, finance)
  • Several years of experience in model validation, model development or quantitative risk
  • Experience with AI / machine learning models is an advantage
  • Familiarity with model risk governance and regulatory expectations in banking
  • Strong analytical and coding skills (e.g. Python, R, SAS or similar)
  • Very good communication skills; English and German are mandatory; French is an asset

Discover KPMG - Become part of our team

You will work with KPMG’s Quant Hub and Model Risk Management team in Zurich, supporting banks on the development, validation and governance of quantitative and AI based models. The team combines deep quantitative expertise with strong regulatory and advisory know how, working on complex and innovative client engagements.

Please note that this is not an immediate staffed position. Selected professionals will join our pool of preferred freelance consultants to be contacted for future assignments depending on project pipeline and client demand.

With 300 different auditing and advisory service opportunities, our people can choose the career path that suits them best. Through our competencies in business transformation as well as ESG consulting, we support our clients in today’s biggest challenges. We are a purpose-led and values driven company where your insight can create opportunities for you and contribute to a better future. Do work that matters, supported by a community that values difference and cares about you. Gain learning that’ll last you a lifetime and be recognized for the impact you make. Find opportunity everywhere with KPMG.

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Published on 2026-05-09. Original Job Ad