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Model Risk Project Manager
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FirstBank
The Model Risk Project Manager will support the Model Risk team through a variety of functions related to organizing and maintaining model risk governance documents; supervising validation activities to ensure that validation products adhere to established templates and standards documents; and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support model risk projects and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Identify and determine whether an item meets the definition of a model or End User Computing (EUC)
Risk assess models/EUCs
Ensure all model and EUC metadata and lifecycle is current and complete within a centralized inventory of all models and EUCs used at FB
Obtain Statements of Work from consultants and advise on a yearly validation project schedule
Track validation project performance KRIs and prepare appropriate dashboard, status, and risk reporting
Provide constructive feedback and challenge on written validation reports to maintain a high level of quality while also communicating most salient points to an executive audience in written form
Utilize templates or workflow platforms to organize and systematize work
Understand Banking Regulations/Requirements related to Model Risk and/or Stress Testing
Develop a response plan and remediating Audit or Assurance function issues
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or similar. Graduate degree preferred.
5+ years’ experience in Risk/Finance/Banking
2+ years’ experience managing staff, external consultants, or contractors
Experience in project management related to data, governance, compliance, audit, validations, banking systems, etc. required
Experience implementing or managing software or data platform transformation projects, User Acceptance Testing, Test Script or Technical Writing preferred
Skills and Abilities
Superior written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with particular emphasis on being able to articulate complex topics in a manner digestible to a wide audience
Ability to focus on minor details with the understanding of how the individual details relate to the larger project
Demonstrated self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a highly collaborative team
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and confidentiality and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
Respectful demeanor toward other associates and managers that promotes a positive and professional work environment
Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy or any suspicious customer and/or account activity
Ability to visualize and/or diagram workflows/relational dependencies and business requirements
Ability to coach others to achieve high quality results through setting and reinforcing expectations
FirstBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Location: Birmingham, AL
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Model Risk Project Manager
role at
FirstBank
The Model Risk Project Manager will support the Model Risk team through a variety of functions related to organizing and maintaining model risk governance documents; supervising validation activities to ensure that validation products adhere to established templates and standards documents; and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support model risk projects and objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Identify and determine whether an item meets the definition of a model or End User Computing (EUC)
Risk assess models/EUCs
Ensure all model and EUC metadata and lifecycle is current and complete within a centralized inventory of all models and EUCs used at FB
Obtain Statements of Work from consultants and advise on a yearly validation project schedule
Track validation project performance KRIs and prepare appropriate dashboard, status, and risk reporting
Provide constructive feedback and challenge on written validation reports to maintain a high level of quality while also communicating most salient points to an executive audience in written form
Utilize templates or workflow platforms to organize and systematize work
Understand Banking Regulations/Requirements related to Model Risk and/or Stress Testing
Develop a response plan and remediating Audit or Assurance function issues
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Statistics, or similar. Graduate degree preferred.
5+ years’ experience in Risk/Finance/Banking
2+ years’ experience managing staff, external consultants, or contractors
Experience in project management related to data, governance, compliance, audit, validations, banking systems, etc. required
Experience implementing or managing software or data platform transformation projects, User Acceptance Testing, Test Script or Technical Writing preferred
Skills and Abilities
Superior written and oral communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization, with particular emphasis on being able to articulate complex topics in a manner digestible to a wide audience
Ability to focus on minor details with the understanding of how the individual details relate to the larger project
Demonstrated self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision as well as in a highly collaborative team
Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
Ability to demonstrate the highest level of ethical behavior and confidentiality and maintain confidentiality with sensitive information
Respectful demeanor toward other associates and managers that promotes a positive and professional work environment
Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations as applicable to your job duties. This includes but is not limited to; complete compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls; report any known violations of compliance policy or any suspicious customer and/or account activity
Ability to visualize and/or diagram workflows/relational dependencies and business requirements
Ability to coach others to achieve high quality results through setting and reinforcing expectations
FirstBank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance and Sales
Location: Birmingham, AL
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