Model Risk Management for Banks: Understanding the PRA’s Five Pillars

The PRA’s Policy Statement (PS6/23) and Supervisory Statement(SS1/23) mark a significant shift in Model Risk Management (MRM) for UK banks.

Beyond strengthening governance, PS6/23 and SS1/23 introduce key changes, including:

  • Financial reporting expectations – MRM teams must provide structured risk assessments to audit committees.
  • Senior management accountability – Organizations need clear oversight roles for Model Risk Management.
  • Future-proofing for AI & ML models – Teams must ensure advanced analytics meet regulatory standards.
  • Expanded scope to non-traditional models – Inventories must account for risks from deterministic quantitative methods and End-User Computing (EUC) tools.

As the industry adapts to these new standards, firms must take a strategic approach to model risk by embedding robust frameworks that
ensure compliance, enhance resilience, and support long-term growth. Get started with a better understanding of the 5 principles today. 

 

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