Senior Credit Risk Modeling Lead & Validator

Banco Santander SA; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 109,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Banco Santander SA in the United States seeks a Sr. Associate, Risk Modeling to conduct robust research and validation of diverse risk models, manage complex models, and lead related projects.

The role involves collaboration with risk, credit, data, technology, and governance teams to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment. The position supports senior risk personnel in communications with risk committees, auditors, and regulators, and drives improvements in methodologies and automation for

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree preferred.
• Professional Experience: 9+ years in risk management and risk model development.
• Skills: SAS, Python, and R proficiency required; strong analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct validation of a wide variety of risk models against established standards.
• Manage models of advanced complexity and lead special projects or programs.
• Prepare risk model reports and communicate findings to risk committees, auditors, and regulators.
• Improve modeling methodologies and governance within the risk framework.
• Support training and dissemination of model development strategies to management and staff.

Skills

SAS

Python

R

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Advanced Degree (Masters or PhD)

Job description

Banco Santander SA in the United States seeks a Sr. Associate, Risk Modeling to conduct robust research and validation of diverse risk models, manage complex models, and lead related projects.

The role involves collaboration with risk, credit, data, technology, and governance teams to ensure accuracy and regulatory alignment. The position supports senior risk personnel in communications with risk committees, auditors, and regulators, and drives improvements in methodologies and automation for