Senior Model Risk & Governance Leader

Associated Bank - Corp; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 142,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Volunteer time off

Diversity-focused Colleague Resource G

Professional development

Competitive salaries

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Military benefits

Well-being programs

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Model Risk Manager to lead and advance its Model Risk Management Program, ensuring regulatory compliance and strengthening governance. The role partners across the organization to provide independent challenge and influence enterprise-wide risk strategies with senior leadership and regulators.

You will drive governance, develop policies, and serve as a liaison with regulators and testing teams while mentoring staff and supporting cross-functional initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Audit, Compliance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 8+ years of experience in the financial services industry with senior-level responsibilities related to Model Risk Management or Operational Risk Management.
• Advanced knowledge of risk management frameworks, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise risk management programs.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Model Risk Management Program and framework.
• Drive effective model risk governance through oversight, monitoring, reporting, and risk assessments.
• Partner with business lines to ensure consistent application of model risk standards and regulatory expectations.
• Analyze model risk trends, identify emerging risks, and provide independent challenge and risk-based recommendations.
• Develop policies, procedures, and reporting that support strong model risk management practices.
• Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, independent reviewers, and testing teams for model risk-related activities.
• Advise leadership on risk management initiatives, governance committees, and enterprise-wide projects.
• Provide training, guidance, and development opportunities that strengthen risk awareness and program effectiveness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Audit, Compliance, or related field

Job description

Associated Bank is seeking a Model Risk Manager to lead and advance its Model Risk Management Program, ensuring regulatory compliance and strengthening governance. The role partners across the organization to provide independent challenge and influence enterprise-wide risk strategies with senior leadership and regulators.

You will drive governance, develop policies, and serve as a liaison with regulators and testing teams while mentoring staff and supporting cross-functional initiatives.