Fraud Senior Model Governance Analyst

TN United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Fraud Senior Model Governance Analyst to enhance portfolio risk and operational performance in Belfast. This role involves complex analysis and collaboration with business and risk teams to combat financial crime. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in model validation, with proficiency in SQL and SAS, and a passion for innovative problem-solving. Join a diverse and inclusive workplace that values teamwork and offers opportunities for growth and impact. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in model validation or development with strong SQL and SAS skills.
• Ability to manage projects and work independently on complex issues.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial models and market data to enhance product performance.
• Mentor peers and serve as a subject matter expert on various systems.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Business Analytics

Data and Trend Analysis

Fraud Management

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Innovative Thinking

Monitoring and Testing

Presentation Skills

Risk Management

Data Visualization

Legal and Regulatory Compliance

Issue Management

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Quantitative Fields

Master's or PhD in Quantitative Fields

Tools

SQL

SAS

Python

Tableau

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Fraud Senior Model Governance Analyst, Belfast

Client: Bank of America

Location: Belfast, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 0025217fca35

Job Views: 7

Posted: 24.04.2025

Expiry Date: 08.06.2025

Job Description:

Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace, hiring individuals from broad backgrounds, and investing in our teammates and their families with competitive benefits.

Bank of America values teamwork and flexibility, depending on roles. Working here offers opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact.

Job Summary: This role involves performing complex analysis to improve portfolio risk, profitability, forecasting, and operational performance, especially in consumer products like credit cards. It requires applying knowledge across business and technical topics, leading strategic projects, and collaborating with business and risk teams.

We seek an experienced model validation professional to join our Fraud Prevention and Detection team to combat financial crime.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Analyze financial models, market data, and portfolio trends to enhance product performance and risk management.
2. Mentor peers and serve as a subject matter expert on various systems and topics.
3. Identify and communicate business trends to senior management.
4. Support large-scale projects, including platform conversions and new integrations, through advanced reporting and analytics.
5. Develop technical documentation for models using techniques from regression to neural networks.
6. Collaborate with developers to understand model workings and ensure accuracy.
7. Coordinate with technology teams for model deployment and future planning.
8. Work with risk, legal, and compliance teams to validate and approve models.
9. Monitor models regularly and share insights with stakeholders.
10. Ensure models comply with policies for AI and mitigate associated risks.
11. Track model updates and maintain proper documentation.
12. Enhance model performance analytics beyond standard requirements, including early detection and root cause analysis.

Required Qualifications:

• At least 4 years of experience in model validation or development.
• Proficiency in SQL and SAS.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Ability to manage projects and work independently on complex issues.
• Effective communication and influencing skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity and creativity in solving problems.

Desired Qualifications:

• Advanced degree (Masters or PhD) in quantitative fields.
• Over 7 years of experience in model validation within financial services.
• Proficiency in Python and Tableau.

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking
• Business Analytics
• Data and Trend Analysis
• Fraud Management
• Problem Solving
• Collaboration
• Innovative Thinking
• Monitoring and Testing
• Presentation Skills
• Risk Management
• Data Visualization
• Legal and Regulatory Compliance
• Issue Management
• Effective Communication

Shift: 1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 40