Marqeta · 2 days ago
Data and Model Governance Lead
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$165K/yr - $220K/yr
8+ years expMarqeta is on a mission to change the way money moves, and they are seeking a Data and Model Governance Lead to establish and operationalize enterprise-level model risk management and data governance frameworks. This role involves partnering with various teams to design model validation frameworks, build risk-based analytics, and serve as the LRC data lead.
Credit CardsCryptocurrencyDebit CardsFinTechPayments
Responsibilities
Build and maintain a Model Risk Management program, including Policy development and operationalizing supporting processes
Build and operationalize testing and scoring criteria for model validation procedures, and baselining model documentation against regulatory expectations
Partner with compliance stakeholders to design dashboards and analytics that surface risks across a range of regulatory areas, such as consumer disputes (Reg E/Z), disclosures, and program oversight
Design and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and other reporting assets to monitor key LRC metrics (e.g., compliance testing results, issue remediation progress, risk ratings, Enterprise Risk Key Risk Indicators, Adherence to Risk Appetite Thresholds)
Build automation through Python scripting or similar methods to eliminate repetitive, manual processes across the LRC function
Identify data gaps and develop proxy metrics or interim solutions to enable decision-making while long-term infrastructure is developed
Partner with engineering and product teams to support integration of compliance data needs into Marqeta’s platform and tools (e.g., Salesforce, Looker, Looker Studio, etc.)
Serve as a strategic analytics partner to the Compliance leadership team in operational planning, resourcing, and performance tracking
Qualification
Required
5+ years of payments/FinTech experience combined with deep expertise in financial crimes prevention and compliance
AML/Sanctions/BSA compliance background
Experience with transaction monitoring and detection models
Understanding of regulatory frameworks (BSA/AML, FFIEC, EU AI Act, etc.)
8+ years of Enterprise Model Risk Management Program Experience
Built/managed end-to-end model governance frameworks
Developed model validation and testing methodologies
Created model performance monitoring and KPI/KRI frameworks
Operationalized model risk policies and procedures
Model tuning and threshold optimization experience
Regulatory standard model documentation packets
Built dashboards for risk/compliance metrics
Assisted with data pipelines to drive risk/compliance dashboard reporting
Created automated reporting for stakeholder consumption
Experience with BI tools (Tableau, PowerBI, Looker)
Presented to Risk/Compliance Committees and Boards
Managed cross-functional partnerships (Legal, Product, Engineering, Risk)
Defended frameworks to regulatory bodies
Foundation of integrity and strong character to consistently represent Marqeta's values
Self-starter who is a consummate team player and has demonstrated the ability to thrive in the face of ambiguity
Ability to prioritize, manage, and deliver on multiple projects; highly motivated and able to work in an agile environment
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills with the ability to work with stakeholders across different functions and levels, both internally and with partners
Startup/high-growth company experience with a proven track record of thriving in high-performing teams and fast-paced environments
Benefits
Multiple health insurance options
Flexible time off – take what you need
Retirement savings program with company contribution and after tax contributions
Equity in a publicly-traded company and an Employee Stock Purchase Program
Family-forming benefits, fertility support, and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave
Free therapy sessions, financial and professional coaching, and legal advice
Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
Annual “development dollars” to support our people growth and development
Through Flex First, the freedom to live and work wherever you and your family thrive
Company
Marqeta
Marqeta is a card issuing platform that provides infrastructure and tools to help companies build and manage payment programs.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$530.11MKey Investors
MastercardCoatueICONIQ Growth
2021-06-09Post Ipo Equity
2021-06-09IPO
2021-04-23Series Unknown· $2.11M
Leadership Team
Mike Milotich
Chief Executive Officer
Heather Gantt-Evans
Chief Information Security Officer, SVP of Cybersecurity
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