Senior Consultant, Quantitative Consulting

Forvis Mazars US; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Forvis Mazars, LLP is seeking a dynamic Quantitative Senior Consultant to join the Quantitative & AI Solutions team. You will lead end-to-end model lifecycles, including development and independent validation, to strengthen model risk management in regulated environments.

You will collaborate with risk, finance, treasury, and technology stakeholders to ensure robust governance, controls, and operational readiness across complex banking models.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline is required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications is required.
• Two or more years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Model validation and effective challenge: assess soundness and limitations of models.
• Data and assumptions review: evaluate inputs and design choices for completeness and support.
• Testing and performance analysis: examine accuracy, back-testing, benchmarking, and sensitivity.
• Model coverage: validate multiple analytical models including CECL, ALM/IRR, capital and liquidity models.
• Reporting and stakeholder communication: document results and recommendations for owners and executives.
• Project execution: manage multiple workstreams and deadlines with attention to detail.
• Analytical rigor: apply rigorous analysis to complex model risk management issues.
• Communication: present technical concepts clearly in writing and verbally.
• Collaboration: work independently and with teams in client-facing delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in quantitative field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description & Requirements

We are seeking a dynamic, client facing Quantitative Senior Consultant to join our Quantitative & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions team. This role is designed for a well-rounded quantitative manager who combines deep, hands‑on modeling expertise with the leadership and delivery discipline required to build, validate, govern, and run models in complex, highly regulated environments.

Description & Requirements

We are seeking a dynamic, client facing Quantitative Senior Consultant to join our Quantitative & Artificial Intelligence (AI) Solutions team. This role is designed for a well-rounded quantitative manager who combines deep, hands‑on modeling expertise with the leadership and delivery discipline required to build, validate, govern, and run models in complex, highly regulated environments.

You will work with large, systemically important financial institutions and other complex banking organizations, partnering with senior stakeholders across Risk, Finance, Treasury, Compliance, and Technology to strengthen their model development, model validation, model risk management (MRM), and model operations capabilities in alignment with SR 11-7 expectations.

Model portfolios span traditional statistical approaches and advanced machine learning, and include key banking risk domains such as credit risk, market risk, and liquidity/treasury models. SR 11-7 emphasizes robust model development, implementation and use, effective independent validation, and strong governance, policies, and controls, all of which are central to this role.

As a Senior Consultant, you will bring proven experience leading end-to-end model lifecycles, including hands‑on development and independent validation of individual models, plus the operating model, controls, and tooling required to run MRM at scale.

What You Will Do

• Model validation and effective challenge: Assess the conceptual soundness, applicability, and limitations of mathematical and statistical model methodologies.
• Data and assumptions review: Evaluate data inputs, assumptions, and model design choices to confirm they are appropriate, complete, and well supported.
• Testing and performance analysis: Test computational accuracy and perform outcomes analysis, including back‑testing, benchmarking, and sensitivity review as appropriate.
• Model coverage: Validate and challenge a range of analytical models, including CECL, ALM/IRR, capital and liquidity stress testing, scorecard, compliance/regulatory, regression, and economic capital models.
• Reporting and stakeholder communication: Document testing results, conclusions, limitations, and recommendations in clear reports for model owners, executives, and other key stakeholders.
• Project execution: Prioritize multiple workstreams, manage competing deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail across engagements.
• Analytical rigor: Apply strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills to complex quantitative and model risk management issues.
• Communication: Present technical concepts and findings clearly through effective written and verbal communication.
• Collaboration: Work effectively both independently and as part of a team in client‑facing delivery environments.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline, such as finance, economics, statistics, mathematics, engineering, or computer science.
• Technical proficiency: Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite applications.
• Experience: Two or more years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with data analysis, quantitative analysis, and data validation
• Competency in programming in languages such as R or Python and database management such as SQL
• CFA, FRM, or similar risk management‑related credentials.Prior consulting or professional services experience leading client engagements in model risk, validation, or quantitative analytics.

About Forvis Mazars, LLP

Forvis Mazars, LLP is an independent member of Forvis Mazars Global, a leading global professional services network. Ranked among the largest public accounting firms in the United States, our 7,000+ team members deliver assurance, tax, and consulting services to clients in all 50 states and internationally.

With a legacy spanning more than 100 years, we're building something different. We are guided by a shared promise: Together, we create extraordinary experiences. That means delivering an Unmatched Client Experience® while creating a workplace where relationships matter, learning fuels growth, and every person feels valued and supported to thrive.

What We Offer

Our robust total rewards program and flexible work environment reflect our commitment to people, careers, and well‑being-empowering our team to grow and thrive while delivering exceptional service. To explore what makes working at Forvis Mazars special, visit www.forvismazars.us/careers.

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New York City Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

New York Salary Range

NY Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 77,860

NY Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 122,100

Illinois Wage Transparency

Pursuant to Illinois' Equal Pay Act, the salary range displayed is for the Illinois market. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Non‑exempt/hourly positions will be eligible for time and half pay for employees that work over 40 hours in a workweek. Benefits are eligibility-based and could include group health plan benefits, 401(K), bonuses, profit‑sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. For more information on benefits, please visit https://resourcecenter.forvismazars.us/. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

IL Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 77860

IL Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 122100