Smbc Global Foundation Inc
Model Governance Manager
The Model Governance Manager will be integral in maintaining the integrity, compliance, and performance of financial and operational models within the organization. This role requires collaboration with model developers, risk managers, and business stakeholders to establish and enforce model governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, effective business communication, attention to detail, and knowledge of regulatory requirements related to risk management. Role Objectives: Governance Frameworks: Develop, implement, and maintain model governance policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent and effective model management. Reporting: Create reports and metrics to update stakeholders and governance bodies on the Risk Modelling COE's progress and model risk status. Process Enhancement: Identify opportunities to enhance model development governance and controls. Develop business intelligence and technology solutions to standardize and automate key processes. Compliance Monitoring: Monitor model usage and performance to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Present compliance reports to senior management and regulatory bodies. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with model developers, risk managers, model validation, and business units to understand their needs and provide feedback on model governance best practices. Assist in project management for key initiatives. System & Data Enhancement: Collaborate with IT to develop and maintain cloud based model development platform and modeling data lake. Training and Development: Provide training and support to model users and developers on model governance policies and procedures. Stay informed about industry trends and best practices. Qualifications and Skills: Education: Bachelor's degree in communication, business administration, economics, finance or a related field. A master's or MBA degree is a plus. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in risk management, project management, risk analytics, or a related field in the financial services industry. Technical Skills: Proficiency in business intelligence tools, programming skills, and modern risk analytics platforms. Analytical Abilities: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.
The Model Governance Manager will be integral in maintaining the integrity, compliance, and performance of financial and operational models within the organization. This role requires collaboration with model developers, risk managers, and business stakeholders to establish and enforce model governance frameworks. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, effective business communication, attention to detail, and knowledge of regulatory requirements related to risk management. Role Objectives: Governance Frameworks: Develop, implement, and maintain model governance policies, procedures, and standards to ensure consistent and effective model management. Reporting: Create reports and metrics to update stakeholders and governance bodies on the Risk Modelling COE's progress and model risk status. Process Enhancement: Identify opportunities to enhance model development governance and controls. Develop business intelligence and technology solutions to standardize and automate key processes. Compliance Monitoring: Monitor model usage and performance to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations. Present compliance reports to senior management and regulatory bodies. Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with model developers, risk managers, model validation, and business units to understand their needs and provide feedback on model governance best practices. Assist in project management for key initiatives. System & Data Enhancement: Collaborate with IT to develop and maintain cloud based model development platform and modeling data lake. Training and Development: Provide training and support to model users and developers on model governance policies and procedures. Stay informed about industry trends and best practices. Qualifications and Skills: Education: Bachelor's degree in communication, business administration, economics, finance or a related field. A master's or MBA degree is a plus. Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in risk management, project management, risk analytics, or a related field in the financial services industry. Technical Skills: Proficiency in business intelligence tools, programming skills, and modern risk analytics platforms. Analytical Abilities: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely. Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at all levels. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Project Management: Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously. SMBC's employees participate in a Hybrid workforce model that provides employees with an opportunity to work from home, as well as, from an SMBC office. SMBC requires that employees live within a reasonable commuting distance of their office location. Prospective candidates will learn more about their specific hybrid work schedule during their interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles, including, for example, certain FINRA-registered roles for which in-office attendance for the entire workweek is required. SMBC provides reasonable accommodations during candidacy for applicants with disabilities consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please let us know at accommodations@smbcgroup.com.