Senior Model Validation Analyst – Compliance & Financial Crimes (AML, Sanctions and Fair Lending)

 

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Job Description

This position is an individual contributor role residing within the Bank’s Second Line of Defense Risk Management and Compliance organization. Specifically, this position supports the Model Risk Management (“MRM”) program at the Bank. The overall MRM program is designed to provide governance and control around impactful institutional models per the Bank’s Model Risk Management Policy and Standards, and in adherence to applicable Regulatory Guidance. The individual in this position works with Model Owners and Developers to validate models related to the Bank's Compliance and Financial Crimes groups, which can include Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Cybersecurity, Economic Sanctions/OFAC, and Fair Lending. The Analyst may also interface with key stakeholders, regulators, and internal auditors to discuss the justification and reasoning behind various validation and review outcomes.

 

During validation, the Analyst will independently challenge the model’s conceptual framework and methodology, data integrity and usage, implementation framework, process/governance, ongoing performance, etc. The Analyst will generate reporting to document and present observations made to model owners and developers for consideration, with any material concerns or weaknesses identified. Any items that require corrective actions to be taken by the model risk owners with then be tracked by the Analyst to remediation.
 

Basic Qualifications

-Bachelor’s degree in a quantitative field required with at least 8 years of relevant experience

OR

- MA/MS in a quantitative field, and five or more years of related experience
OR
- PhD in a quantitative field, and four or more years of related experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

·       Self-motivated worker and comfortable working with varying levels of guidance.

·       Strong mathematical and statistical modeling or model validation experience.

·       Advanced understanding of applicable compliance laws, regulations, financial services, and regulatory trends that affect assigned line of business.

·       Prior exposure to validation or development of models across BSA/AML, Cybersecurity, Fair Lending, Economic Sanctions, etc.

·       An ability to build strong relationships with stakeholders across multiple levels (e.g., senior leadership, teammates, etc.), with different analytical backgrounds, and various model development/validation experience.

·       Working knowledge of various Machine Learning methods, with working knowledge/experience.

·       Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a necessity (ability to explain complex ideas in simple, non-technical language).

·       Able to perform complex mathematical analysis utilizing various statistical and mathematical methods or techniques including.

·       Understanding of foundational theories and methodologies of varying structural complexities, including (but not limited to) multi-layered rule-based algorithms; standard statistical methods for the identification of outlier events; linear or logistic regression; natural language processing (NLP), and machine learning methods such as random forest, gradient boosting techniques, or other ensemble techniques. 

·       Ability to challenge either custom built or third-party proprietary vendor models.

·       Can independently design and perform analytical tests, generate reporting that clearly articulates validation considerations and outcomes, and/or perform independent research related to usage of advanced quantitative models.

·       Can generate other professional-level products such as presentations, memos, etc., in support of day-to-day functions associated with the MRM program.

·       Able to retrieve, analyze and interpret data from various sources (internal and external).

·       Can aggregate data from various databases to facilitate statistical analyses as part of independent validation.

·       Can interpret results from statistical analyses performed and effectively communicate the results, with any associated conclusions, to various stakeholders.

·       Able to read, understand, and interpret applicable internal MRM policies and regulatory rules/guidance to confirm compliance.

LOCATION EXPECTATIONS:  This role requires working from a U.S. Bank Location three (3) or more days per week.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location, which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the role. In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $119,765.00 - $140,900.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.