Chief Model Risk & Validation Leader

Sotalent; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sotalent is seeking a Head of Model Risk Management – Actuarial & Enterprise Risk to lead enterprise-wide governance, validation and regulatory alignment for actuarial, financial, investment and data science models in a financial services environment.

The role requires 10+ years in financial services, FSA designation, and proven ability to communicate complex topics to senior leaders. You will build a high-performing team and drive risk-informed decision making across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field.
• FSA designation required.
• 10+ years in financial services with actuarial/financial models.
• 5+ years presenting to senior leaders.
• 5+ years influencing strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead the enterprise model risk management programme.
• Own model risk policies and validation methods.
• Develop AI tool strategies for risk management.
• Establish validation plans and oversee validations.
• Ensure governance aligns with regulators.
• Report risks to senior leadership.
• Build and coach a high-performing team.
• Partner with ERM and stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory guidance and trends.
• Provide risk-informed decision support.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

AI knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

FSA

Job description

Sotalent is seeking a Head of Model Risk Management – Actuarial & Enterprise Risk to lead enterprise-wide governance, validation and regulatory alignment for actuarial, financial, investment and data science models in a financial services environment.

The role requires 10+ years in financial services, FSA designation, and proven ability to communicate complex topics to senior leaders. You will build a high-performing team and drive risk-informed decision making across the organisation.