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Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka · 14 hours ago

Senior Model Validation and Assurance Analyst

Topeka, KS

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka is committed to safeguarding the integrity of its quantitative financial models. The Senior Model Validation and Assurance Analyst will lead validations of quantitative models, manage third-party assessments, and ensure robust governance across market risk and asset-liability management.

BankingCrowdfundingFinancial Services

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Breanna Morris, PHR

Responsibilities

Lead validations of quantitative models in market risk and ALM

Manage and oversee third-party validation work

Design and assess frameworks for monitoring model performance

Evaluate proposed model changes for significance and impact

Review and validate end-user applications (e.g., Excel, Python)

Perform benchmarking, back-testing, and stress testing

Develop challenger models and assurance tools

Document procedures, support audit readiness, and report to committees

Contribute to FHLBank’s overall model risk management program

Qualification

Financial modelingRisk analyticsModel validationPythonSQLVBAMATLABMarket risk conceptsCredit risk conceptsMS Office proficiencyCommunicationCollaborative work

Required

3–5 years of experience in financial modeling, risk analytics, or model validation

Advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in finance, mathematics, computer science, economics, or related field

Strong knowledge of financial models (e.g., interest rate swaps, mortgage loans, credit ratings)

Understanding of market and credit risk concepts (duration, convexity, Value-at-Risk)

Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, VBA, or MATLAB; ability to analyze complex spreadsheets and databases

Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively

Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)

Preferred

Hands-on experience with ALM systems (PolyPaths, QRM, Principia) and balance sheet modeling

Experience with machine learning libraries, statistical packages, and generative AI

Coursework or research in quantitative risk management, computational finance, time-series modeling, econometrics, or machine learning

Ph.D. strongly preferred

Benefits

Bankwide incentive compensation program

401K retirement plan with competitive company match

Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits

Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Voluntary life insurance

Incentive-based wellness program

Paid maternity and parent bonding leave

Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance

Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes

Summer hours

Onsite café

Company

Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka

Federal Home Loan Bank of Topeka is a financial services company in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, and Oklahoma.

Founded in 1932

Topeka, Kansas, USA

201-500 employees

http://fhlbtopeka.com

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