United Community Bank Greenville , SC 29617
Posted 1 week ago
Position Title: Director of Model Risk Management
Reports To: Director of Enterprise Risk Management
Direct Reports: Model Validation Analyst, Senior Model Validation Analyst
Salary Grade: 13
SUMMARY
The role will reside within the Model Risk Management (MRM) function to support the implementation and execution of Bank wide model risk management policies and procedures, including model governance and performance monitoring, in conformance with regulatory guidance. Model Risk Manager responsibilities include the review of complex models used within the organization, model documentation protocols, development and maintenance of model risk reporting and maintenance of the model inventory.
The Model Risk Manager will report directly to the Chief Risk Officer and will collaborate with Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) to follow up and track ongoing model risk issues. In addition, the Model Risk Manager will develop and maintain effective partnerships with the model managers, business level risk management teams and auditors, internal and external.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
MS in Statistics, Economics, Finance or any other quantitative discipline
Minimum 3 years of experience in a Banking, Risk Management or Quantitative Role is a plus
Knowledge of DFAST stress testing regulations and requirements
Knowledge of basic risk management concepts and principles
Comprehensive experience and expertise in the interpretation and implementation of SR 11-7, Supervisory Guidance on Model Risk Management
Experience with programming and/or large database and related languages (like R, Python and SQL)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Team player
Provides extraordinary service
Furthers the United Community Bank's culture and values
Participate and complete all required compliance training, including Bank Secrecy Act/anti-money laundering training, as well as internal and external training programs, online training, meetings, and seminars/conferences, etc.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Manage model risk across the model lifecycle including model validation, performance evaluation and annual model reviews
Assist in the development and maintenance of the model inventory ensuring the inventory is complete, accurate, and consistent with the intent of the Model Risk Management Policy
Provide recommendations for the design, development, back testing, implementation and recalibration of models owned by the model development team
Perform independent review and validation of models used throughout the organization for capital stress testing , interest rate risk measurement, compliance and management decision making
Facilitate sourcing of effective challenge and independent validation
Advise/confirm scope of more in depth internal or external validation where applicable
Coordinate the engagement of third parties to perform independent validation
Review the results of third party validation
Provide effective challenge to model assumptions, mathematical formulation, and implementation
Prepare written summary and analysis of all validation work
Present model validation findings to senior management and supervisory authorities
Represent the bank in interactions with regulatory agencies, as required
Support the execution of various reporting projects in compliance to policy, governance, and regulatory requirements
Coordinate execution of MRM projects/initiatives to drive effectiveness and efficiency of the Model Risk Management framework
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
This position manages employees and is responsible for the coaching, development, and performance management of those employees.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
United location within the footprint
POSITION TYPE
This is a full-time position that requires schedule flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
TRAVEL
This position requires up to 25% travel.
OTHER
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
United Community Bank