American AgCredit · 3 hours ago
Senior Quantitative Analyst-Model Governance Strategist
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$110K/yr - $199K/yr
10+ years expAmerican AgCredit is a national financial system supporting those who feed, clothe, and fuel the world. They are seeking a Senior Quantitative Analyst - Model Governance Strategist to create and enhance their analytical risk management framework, ensuring regulatory compliance and effective model governance throughout the model lifecycle.
AgricultureFinancial Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Key thought partner in the creation of the analytical risk management framework, bringing unique and new ideas to create innovative long-term strategies
Critical resource in enhancing the model governance framework including improving design of all policies, procedures and processes
Serve as primary resource, and internal subject matter expert, for all matters relating to governance of analytical risk, including MRM, and will represent the analytical risk management program in high-level meetings with senior leadership, the Executive Team, external auditors and regulators
Manage all aspects of the Model Inventory according to the model lifecycle including:
Model discovery, determination, risk-tiering, onboarding, model owner assignment, model owner training, model retirement and MRM reporting, among other lifecycle responsibilities
Review model documentation created by model owners to ensure it meets regulatory and internal standards
Own the annual model review process
Build out the ongoing model monitoring program to ensure acceptable performance of all models in the inventory; regularly review monitoring results with model owners and follow up on performance issues as needed
Review change control logs and make determinations regarding the level of review needed based upon the materiality of the change
Manage the status of all outstanding model risk issues, review issues submitted for closure and work with model owners to ensure issues are appropriately remediated
May, at times, assist with some model validation activities as necessary
Will have significant influence and participation in complex long-term projects that directly impact the Association’s reputation
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in quantitative discipline, or any equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of 10 years of experience within a complex and highly regulated financial institution spanning at least two of the following areas: quantitative model development, quantitative model validation, quantitative model monitoring
Some experience managing the quantitative risk of Gen AI
Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements and supervisory expectations [SR 11-7, OCC 2011-12, FCA EM 31.1-2] along with a comprehensive understanding of the model lifecycle
Good understanding of NIST AI Risk Management Framework
Profound quantitative expertise with the ability to discern the main drivers of risk within highly complex models and their impact on the organization
Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills with high attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills to adequately convey ideas and work well with a team
Ability to perform basic office tasks and work in a typical office setting
Ability to travel, on a limited basis
Preferred
FRM, CFA, or ASA/FSA designation preferred
Benefits
Commitment to agriculture and the communities we serve
Family friendly work environment
Investment in employee development
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
Outstanding 401k – automatic 3% employer contribution, plus match up to 6%
Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation accrued at 26 days annually, Sick Days accrued at 15 days annually, 12 paid holidays, plus 16 hours of volunteer time)
Competitive Incentive Compensation Plan
Disability & Life Insurance
Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
The position is bonus eligible based on association and personal performance
Company
American AgCredit
American AgCredit is a borrower-owned association chartered through the Farm Credit System.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Curt Hudnutt
President and CEO
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