Senior Manager, Model Validation & Risk Strategy

BMO Financial; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

BMO Financial is seeking a senior professional in a hybrid role based in New York to lead model validation initiatives and risk management across the program. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, regulatory acumen, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

You will develop validation strategies, build dashboards, and provide strategic input to senior leaders while ensuring alignment with corporate values and regulatory expectations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of relevant experience and a degree or equivalent.
• In-depth knowledge of model validation and risk management.
• Expert knowledge of regulatory requirements.
• Experience with risk policy frameworks and testing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical and problem solving abilities at an advanced level.
• Ability to influence and collaborate across groups.
• Able to manage ambiguity.
• Data-driven decision making.

Responsibilities

• Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose and values.
• Leads cross-functional teams to maximize stakeholder value.
• Provides strategic input to senior leaders on strategy and initiatives.
• Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports and dashboards.
• Develops validation strategies and plans for model vetting.
• Independently validates/tests models and supporting data.
• Coordinates monitoring and reporting of the validation program.

Skills

Model validation

Regulatory knowledge

Risk management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Collaboration

Ambiguity management

Education

Post-secondary degree

Job description

BMO Financial is seeking a senior professional in a hybrid role based in New York to lead model validation initiatives and risk management across the program. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, regulatory acumen, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams.

You will develop validation strategies, build dashboards, and provide strategic input to senior leaders while ensuring alignment with corporate values and regulatory expectations.