Senior Model Risk Governance Leader

CEN; Arkansas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CEN is seeking a Senior Model Risk Governance Manager to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the bank's model risk governance program. The role emphasizes issue remediation, performance monitoring, and robust controls across the enterprise.

The candidate will review critical spreadsheets, coordinate with model owners, regulators, and external auditors, and help standardize and automate risk management workflows. Strong quantitative analysis and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 5 years related experience and/or training; 12–18 months management experience.

Responsibilities

• Establish and oversee a model risk management framework and governance structure.
• Develop and implement company-wide standards for model risk management.
• Identify ownership for models and related controls.
• Conduct model risk and control assessments across the enterprise.
• Oversee model performance and manage findings, including issue tracking and escalation.
• Create model risk reports for Board committees and risk management bodies.
• Lead project plans and collaborate with lines of business to enhance governance processes.
• Manage model inventory and drive process improvements for the program.
• Provide regular status updates and facilitate issue resolution.
• Produce periodic Board and committee reporting.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Mathematical skills

Education

Four-year college degree

Tools

Spreadsheet

Word Processing/Typing

Accounting

Database

Presentation/PowerPoint

Alphanumeric Data Entry

Programming Languages

Job description

CEN is seeking a Senior Model Risk Governance Manager to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of the bank's model risk governance program. The role emphasizes issue remediation, performance monitoring, and robust controls across the enterprise.

The candidate will review critical spreadsheets, coordinate with model owners, regulators, and external auditors, and help standardize and automate risk management workflows. Strong quantitative analysis and leadership are essential.