Senior Model Risk & Governance Leader

Associated Bank - Corp; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 142,000 - 243,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Diversity-focused Colleague Resource G

Employee stock purchase plan

Parental leave

Well-being programs

Job summary

Associated Bank is seeking a Model Risk Manager to lead and advance the institution's Model Risk Management Program, ensuring regulatory compliance and best practices. The role partners across the enterprise to strengthen risk oversight and provide independent challenge, influencing governance and strategic risk initiatives.

The position offers collaboration with senior leadership, regulators, and business partners, with emphasis on risk governance, policy development, and enterprise-wide impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field with 8+ years of financial services experience.
• Advanced knowledge of risk management frameworks, controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience developing and overseeing enterprise risk management programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and continuous improvement of the Model Risk Management Program and framework.
• Oversee governance through oversight, monitoring, reporting, and risk assessments.
• Partner with business lines to apply model risk standards and regulatory expectations.
• Analyze model risk trends and provide independent, risk-based recommendations.
• Develop policies, procedures, and reporting for model risk management.
• Serve as liaison with regulators, independent reviewers, and testing teams.
• Advise leadership on risk initiatives and governance committees.
• Provide training and development to 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

Certifications in Risk Management / Model Risk / Audit / Compliance

Job description

Associated Bank is seeking a Model Risk Manager to lead and advance the institution's Model Risk Management Program, ensuring regulatory compliance and best practices. The role partners across the enterprise to strengthen risk oversight and provide independent challenge, influencing governance and strategic risk initiatives.

The position offers collaboration with senior leadership, regulators, and business partners, with emphasis on risk governance, policy development, and enterprise-wide impact.