Senior Model Risk Validation Analyst

Jobtailor; California (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced analyst for the Bank's Model Risk Management program. The role focuses on validating models across AML, Cybersecurity, and sanctions controls, challenging frameworks and data integrity, and producing clear validation reports.

The analyst will interface with owners, developers, regulators, and auditors, documenting observations and guiding remediation actions to improve governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field with 8+ years of experience, or
• MA/MS with 5+ years of experience, or
• PhD with 4+ years of experience in a quantitative field.
• Strong mathematical and statistical modeling or model validation experience.
• Advanced understanding of compliance laws, regulations, and regulatory trends in financial services.
• Experience validating models across BSA/AML, Cybersecurity, Fair Lending, or Economic Sanctions.
• Ability to build relationships with stakeholders across levels and backgrounds.
• Working knowledge of machine learning methods and practical application.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to explain complex ideas simply.

Responsibilities

• Validate models related to AML, Cybersecurity, Economic Sanctions and Fair Lending.
• Challenge the model's conceptual framework, data integrity, and implementation.
• Generate reports documenting observations and material concerns.
• Track remediation items and coordinate with model risk owners.

Skills

Model validation

Statistical modeling

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Machine learning methods

stakeholder communication

Mathematical reasoning

Analytical testing

Presentations

Education

Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field

MA/MS in a quantitative field

PhD in a quantitative field

Tools

Python

R

SQL

NLP tools

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced analyst for the Bank's Model Risk Management program. The role focuses on validating models across AML, Cybersecurity, and sanctions controls, challenging frameworks and data integrity, and producing clear validation reports.

The analyst will interface with owners, developers, regulators, and auditors, documenting observations and guiding remediation actions to improve governance and compliance.