Senior Model Risk Validator

Us Bank; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 119,765 - 140,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan 401(k)

Paid vacation

Job summary

U.S. Bank is seeking a skilled Analyst to support the Model Risk Management program within the Second Line of Defense. You will validate models across AML, Cybersecurity, and Economic Sanctions, challenge methodologies, and document observations for model owners and auditors.

The role requires strong quantitative skills, experience with regulatory guidance, and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Expect collaboration with regulators and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field with 8+ years of relevant experience or MA/MS with 5+ years or PhD with 4+ years.
• Strong mathematical/statistical modeling or model validation experience.
• Knowledge of compliance laws/regulations in financial services.
• Experience validating models in AML, Cybersecurity, Fair Lending, or Economic Sanctions.

Responsibilities

• Validate models related to the Bank’s Compliance and Financial Crimes groups.
• Challenge model conceptual framework, data integrity, and implementation.
• Generate reports documenting observations and remediation actions.
• Maintain ownership of tracking corrective actions and communications with stakeholders.
• Consolidate analytical tests and present results to model owners and developers.

Skills

Statistical modeling

ML methods

Data analysis

Regulatory knowledge

Model validation

Communication skills

NLP basics

Stakeholder management

Education

BA/BS in quantitative field

MA/MS in quantitative field

PhD in quantitative field

Job description

U.S. Bank is seeking a skilled Analyst to support the Model Risk Management program within the Second Line of Defense. You will validate models across AML, Cybersecurity, and Economic Sanctions, challenge methodologies, and document observations for model owners and auditors.

The role requires strong quantitative skills, experience with regulatory guidance, and the ability to explain complex concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Expect collaboration with regulators and internal teams.