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FirstBank · 1 month ago

Model Risk Project Manager

Birmingham, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

FirstBank is seeking a Model Risk Project Manager to support their Model Risk team through various governance and validation activities. The role involves maintaining relationships with stakeholders and ensuring adherence to established standards in model risk projects.

BankingCustomer ServiceFinance

Responsibilities

Identify and determine whether an item meets the definition of a model or End User Computing (EUC)

Risk assess models/EUCs

Ensure all model and EUC metadata and lifecycle is current and complete within a centralized inventory of all models and EUCs used at FB

Obtain Statements of Work from consultants and advise on a yearly validation project schedule

Track validation project performance KRIs and prepare appropriate dashboard, status and risk reporting

Provide constructive feedback and challenge on written validation reports to maintain a high level of quality while also communicating most salient points to an executive audience in written form

Utilizing Templates or Workflow Platforms to organize and systematize work

Understanding of Banking Regulations/Requirements related to Model Risk and/or Stress Testing

Developing a response plan and remediating Audit or Assurance function issues

Qualification

Model Risk GovernanceBanking RegulationsProject ManagementData Platform TransformationValidation ReportingDetail OrientationEthical BehaviorWorkflow VisualizationCoaching SkillsCommunication SkillsSelf-StarterTeam Collaboration

Required

Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or similar

5+ years' experience in Risk/Finance/Banking

2+ years' experience managing staff, external consultants or contractors

Experience in project management related to data, governance, compliance, audit, validations, banking systems etc. required

Superior written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with particular emphasis on being able to articulate complex topics in a manner digestible to a wide audience

Ability to focus on minor details with the understanding of how the individual details relate to the larger project

Demonstrated self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a highly collaborative team

Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines

Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and confidentiality and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information

Respectful demeanor toward other associates and managers that promotes a positive and professional work environment

Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations and report any suspicious customer and/or account activity

Ability to visualize and/or diagram workflows/relational dependencies and business requirements

Ability to coach others to achieve high quality results through setting and reinforcing expectations

Preferred

Graduate degree preferred

Experience implementing or managing software or data platform transformation projects, User Acceptance Testing, Test Script or Technical Writing preferred