Senior Model Validation Manager — Hybrid Lead

BMO Harris Bank; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 112,000 - 209,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Accident and life insurance

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

BMO Harris Bank, part of BMO Financial Group, is seeking a senior model risk professional to lead validation of models across portfolios. The role emphasizes expert model risk management, regulatory understanding, and strong analytics to challenge development and ensure transparent decisions.

Hybrid work arrangement in the New York area. You will build and maintain validation frameworks, produce reports and dashboards, and collaborate with stakeholders to steer risk-informed business decisions.

Qualifications

• Typically 7+ years of relevant experience and degree or equivalent.
• Deep knowledge of model validation, risk management practices.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements and risk policy frameworks.
• Strong verbal and written communication; analytical and collaborative.

Responsibilities

• Validate models and assess model risk for designated portfolio.
• Provide challenge during model development and communicate decisions to the business.
• Develop and maintain validation strategies and documentation.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Monitor and report on model inventory, attestations, and framework effectiveness.

Skills

Model validation

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Leadership

Education

Post-secondary degree in related field

Job description

BMO Harris Bank, part of BMO Financial Group, is seeking a senior model risk professional to lead validation of models across portfolios. The role emphasizes expert model risk management, regulatory understanding, and strong analytics to challenge development and ensure transparent decisions.

Hybrid work arrangement in the New York area. You will build and maintain validation frameworks, produce reports and dashboards, and collaborate with stakeholders to steer risk-informed business decisions.