Credit Risk Model Manager

Simmons Bank; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Credit Risk Analytics Manager at Simmons Bank will lead the development and maintenance of credit risk models, partnering with Lending, Technology, and Finance teams to deliver robust projections. You will oversee governance, documentation, and model validation processes, ensuring transparent, auditable outputs and examiner readiness.

Responsibilities include building dashboards with PowerBI, interpreting results for senior management, and guiding data management initiatives across large

Qualifications

• MS/MA in econometrics, quantitative finance, applied mathematics, statistics, or related field preferred.
• 8+ years of loan portfolio/credit risk modeling experience at a financial institution.
• Experience using Moody’s suite of credit risk models.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain credit risk models using Python, SQL, Excel, and Moody's Analytics solutions.
• Maintain model governance documentation per SR 26-02 guidance; include development docs and validation records.
• Prepare analytical support for model validation, audits, regulatory examinations, and oversight committees.
• Ensure inputs, calculations, assumptions, and outputs are transparent, reproducible, and auditable.
• Develop periodic reports and dashboards with PowerBI to monitor model performance.

Skills

Quantitative analysis

Regulatory interpretation

Technical communication

Project management

Independent work

Education

MS/MA in econometrics or related

Tools

Moody's Analytics

SQL

Excel

PowerBI

RiskCalc

CMM

PortfolioStudio

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position Summary

The Credit Risk Analytics Manager is responsible for developing, maintaining, and enhancing the Bank’s credit risk models. This role partners with Lending, Technology, and Finance teams to deliver custom-tailored credit risk and projection models. The position plays a key role in credit risk modeling and governance, risk analytics, and data management initiatives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and maintain credit risk models using tools such as Python, SQL, Excel, and Moody's Analytics solutions (including RiskCalc, CMM, PortfolioStudio and related Moody's platforms). Maintain comprehensive model governance documentation in accordance with SR 26-02 model risk management guidance, including model development documentation, methodology papers, conceptual soundness assessments, implementation testing, performance monitoring reports, user procedures, and inventory documentation. Prepare analytical support and documentation for independent model validation, internal audit reviews, regulatory examinations, and management oversight committees. Respond to validation findings, tracking issues to resolution and ensuring corrective actions are appropriately documented and implemented. Ensure all model inputs, calculations, assumptions, and reporting outputs are supported by transparent, reproducible, and auditable processes. Promote strong model governance practices that facilitate effective challenge, independent review, and examiner readiness. Prepares periodic reports and/or dashboards utilizing PowerBI to monitor model performance, anomalies, inconsistencies, or unexpected results. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Skills

Proficient in reviewing and interpreting model documentation and research materials with a strong focus on quantitative and statistical analysis. Ability to read and interpret regulatory guidance and internal procedure documentation. Ability to write routine reports, procedures and business correspondence. Ability to respond in writing to audit findings customer complaints, regulatory agencies or member of the business community. Ability to translate complex quantitative concepts into actionable and meaningful business insights. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, top management, public groups and/or boards of directors

Education and/or Experience

MS/MA degree; post graduate education in econometrics, quantitative finance, applied mathematics, statistics, or related field is preferred. 8+ years’ experience in loan portfolio/credit risk modeling, preferably at a financial institution. Experience using Moody’s suite of credit risk models.

Technical Skills

Strong Excel and data analysis capabilities. MS Office programs. Experience working with large datasets and relational databases utilizing SQL. Knowledge of statistical and analytical techniques.

Competencies

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate complex concepts to non-technical audiences. Strong project management and organizational skills. Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and governance. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.

Other

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Activities, duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills Training

Communication, Critical Thinking, Judgmentand Decision Making, Leadership, Management

Equal Employment Opportunity Information

Simmons First National Corporation and its subsidiaries are committed to a policy of equal employment with respect to a person's race, color, religion, sex, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, covered veterans, military status, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected classifications. Since 1903, we’ve been putting people first by making a commitment to you. Simmons Bank is the subsidiary bank for Simmons First National Corporation (NASDAQ: SFNC), a publicly traded bank holding company headquartered in Arkansas. Founded as a community bank, Simmons Bank has grown steadily to its current size of $28 billion in assets, with more than 3,000 associates located in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Our growth has led to some amazing career opportunities, while our dynamic culture has been recognized by publications across our footprint. Parallel to our growth, Simmons Bank’s community roots run deep – these are felt in the ways we seek to go the extra mile for our customers and communities through exceptional service and volunteerism, and in the strong career growth opportunities and wellness programs we offer associates. Our team is characterized by collaboration, integrity and passion for all we do, high performance, and a commitment to personal and professional growth. If these cornerstones of company culture appeal to you, let’s talk! There’s never been a better time to join our team.