Senior Quantitative Analyst

Lewis James Professional is a woman-owned staff augmentation, project consulting and direct hire search and placement firm. We are currently seeking a Quantitative Model Auditor for a direct hire opportunity with a financial services client.

• Lead the execution of technical model validation reviews.
• Complete full or targeted scope validation assessments.
• Examine validations to ensure TAS concurs with the conclusions made by the Model Risk Management Team (MRM) within the bank.
• Evaluate methodology, implementation, and the fit for use status of models.
• Review various other components of models given the model’s expected use and the scope of the Audit project.
• Collaborate with Model Quantitative Auditors to foster relationships with Model Risk Management, Model Development, and Model Owners throughout the first and second lines of defense.
• Recommend improvements to model risk management systems and processes.
• Provide feedback to management on the implementation of new model systems and related processes, and changes to existing model systems, standards, and procedures.
• Establish and maintain specialization and expertise in complex modeling concepts as well as developing knowledge of auditing concepts and risk management practices.
• Partner with various audit delivery teams and provide subject matter expertise for models used by the related lines of business.
• Maintain the requisite knowledge and experience to assist audit delivery teams with evaluating the bank’s adherence to SR 11-7 regulatory guidance on model risk governance and oversight for various model types.

• Master’s in mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, Engineering, Computer Science or formal post undergraduate certification with a focus on Quantitative or Financial Analytics.
• 6+ years of technical model experience; can include working on a model validation team, model development team or Audit equivalent technical review team.
• Proven proficiency with one or more financial modeling methodologies including knowledge of statistical and algorithmic methods applied in financial modeling.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages such as R, Python, or C++.
• Strong knowledge of one or more database management tools such as SAS and/or SQL.
• Strong proficiency in standard software applications such as MS Office.

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