Quantitative Model Validation Analyst

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Job Description

The position is an individual contributor role within the Bank’s Second Line of Defense Risk Management and Compliance organization.

Specifically, this position supports the Model Risk Management ( MRM ) program at the Bank. Validation Analysts within MRM provide independent validation of models that the Bank relies on for making financial decisions.

A robust and comprehensive model validation independently challenges a model’s conceptual framework and methodology, input data, implementation process, usage, and performance.

The validation process also identifies corrective actions to ensure timely remediation of model risk.

The individual in this position works with Model Owners and Developers to validate models used for fraud detection, adhering to OCC 2011-12 Regulatory Guidance and USB's Model Risk Management Policy and Standards.

They will document and present model validation findings to model owners and developers and will interface with key stakeholders, regulators, and internal auditors to discuss the justification and reasoning behind various validation and review findings.

Essential Functions

1. Perform complex mathematical analysis using various statistical methods or techniques including machine learning, logistic regression, and other ensemble methods.

2. Validate both custom built models and third-party proprietary models. Deliverables include the creation of validation documentation such as formal write-up of results / recommendations / conclusions within the validation report, presentations to model stakeholders and management, other written reports (ad hoc), model code / documentation, monitoring reports and related code, and procedures.

3. Retrieve, analyze, and interpret data from various sources (internal and external). Aggregate and create data from different databases to facilitate statistical analysis for validation.

Perform ad hoc statistical / econometric analysis.

4. Communicate findings to senior and executive level management, audit, and regulatory examiners in written and verbal form.

5. Read, understand, and interpret regulatory rules and guidance related to the models being validated. Develop an understanding of the business product and structure to ensure models capture key business elements and risks.

6. Understand and use various programming languages to identify, investigate and resolve data and programming issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field required with at least 5 years of relevant experience
• MA / MS with at least 3 years of related experience
• PhD with less than 2 years of related experience

Preferred Skills / Experience

• Must be a self-motivated worker capable of managing multiple tasks across various timelines.
• Strong statistical modeling experience using Python (preferred), SAS, or similar packages.
• Thorough data compilation, programming, and qualitative analysis skills.
• Prior exposure to validation or development of Fraud models, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or Natural Language Processing models.

NOTE : This role offers a hybrid / flexible schedule, which means there's an in-office expectation of 3 or more days per week and the flexibility to work outside the office location for the other days.

This role can be located in Minneapolis, MN or Charlotte, NC only.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants .

Benefits :

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work.

That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind.

Our benefits include the following (some may vary based on role, location or hours) :

Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

Basic term and optional term life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Pregnancy disability and parental leave

401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

Adoption assistance

Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law