Sr Quantitative Finance Manager

Job Description:

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Job Description:
Wholesale Model Validation Lead (“MVL”) oversees the team conducting independent validation and quantitative analytics for wholesale (C&I and CRE) models that are used for credit allowance, enterprise stress testing, valuation, and regulatory capital purposes. The MVL is responsible for providing risk oversight, acting as a subject matter expert and the second line of defense overseeing model performance, model risk and model governance. MVL covers a portfolio of several Very High and High risk rated models with global portfolio exposure covering several model purposes requiring compliance with US and international regulations (IFRS9, CECL, EBA stress testing). The MVL provides direct oversight to a global team of model validators and reports up to the Model Risk Officer. The MVL is accountable for managing execution of model risk framework activities including, but not limited to, independent validation, annual model review, ongoing monitoring report review, required action item review, and peer review.  
 
Responsibilities:  
The qualified candidate will be responsible for overseeing a broad range of model risk management activities, including: 
* Review, critical assessment, and challenge of wholesale models on conceptual soundness, assumptions and limitations, data, developmental evidence in support of modeling choices, performance, implementation, and documentation. 
* Development and implementation of effective testing plans and testing code to critically challenge models through empirical analyses and to verify model implementation. 
* Performing model review activities including but not limited to independent model validation/challenge, annual model review, ongoing monitoring report review, required action item review, and peer review. 
* Conducting governance activities such as model identification, model approval and breach remediation reviews to manage model risk. 
* Writing technical reports for distribution and presentation to model developers, senior management, audit, and banking regulators. 
* Demonstrating thought leadership by proactively identifying emerging model risks and ensuing they are adequately evaluated and mitigated, where needed.  
* Communicating and working directly with relevant modeling teams and their corresponding Front Line Units (FLU); managing and leading risk routines to discuss model risk updates and escalate emerging risks to FLU and model stakeholders. 
* Leading communication and interaction with the third line of defense (e.g. internal audit) and external regulators; managing MRM participation in external regulator examinations and internal audit examinations. 
* Leading a diverse and global team of quantitative analysts; maintaining strong employee engagement and satisfaction; developing talent pipeline and mentoring teammates. 
* Acts as a leader and SME to help management’s decision making, actively participate in senior level committees and guide junior team members." 

Required Skills: 
 

Required Qualifications:
* PhD or Masters in a quantitative field such as Mathematics, Physics, Finance/Economics, Computer Science, Statistics. 
* Advanced knowledge of statistical and machine learning methods, techniques, formulas, and tests. Fluency in Python, SAS and SQL. 
* Knowledge and experience in developing or validating wholesale models. Strong familiarity with the industry practices in the field and knowledge of up-to-date wholesale modeling techniques. 
* Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in wholesale with a focus on risk modeling. 
* Minimum of 5 years’ experience in leading a team of quantitative analysis and/or risk managers. Demonstrated experience in talent management and development. 
* Experience with leading external regulator interactions and successfully leading regulator examinations.  
* Excellent written and oral communication skills with stakeholders of varying analytic skill and knowledge levels. 
* Strong financial services and risk management experience. 
* Strong analytical & problem-solving skills. 
* Inquisitive nature, ability to ask right questions and escalate issues. 
* Ability to learn and adapt in an unexplored field, if necessary. 
* Team player attitude. 
* Technical curiosity and interest in learning new skills. 

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