Model Risk Analyst II

Join to apply for the Model Risk Analyst II role at Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis (FHLBI).

Is it a Bank? A cooperative? A leader in affordable housing? We are all those things and more! Our core mission at FHLBank Indianapolis is to provide reliable and readily available liquidity to our member institutions to support housing finance and community development. Simply put, we’re a bank for banks, credit unions, community development financial institutions and insurers across Indiana and Michigan.

We also assist in meeting the economic and housing needs of communities and families through grants and subsidized advances that support affordable housing and economic development.

But Enough About Us, Let’s Talk About You.

Are you looking for a company that views their employees as their greatest asset? A company that’s dedicated to making a difference in the community? So much so they pay their employees to volunteer? Do you want to join a talented workforce that prioritizes equal opportunity within an inclusive culture, and promotes learning and development, unique skills/ideas, and employee engagement? If you’ve said yes to these questions, then we might be a match!

• Flexible hybrid workforce model:
  Onsite three days a week and two days remote. We also offer remote flex days!
• Fantastic, competitive pay and total rewards
• Industry-high 401(k) match: up to 6% PLUS…an additional 4% contribution!
• Tuition reimbursement assistance:
  To help you continue to develop personally and professionally.
• Student loan repayment assistance:
  That’s right, we will help you repay outstanding student loans!
• Awesome Benefits Package:
  Medical, dental, vision benefits and even pet (you read that right) insurance!
• Generous time off:
  Vacation, paid federal holidays, birthday month floating holiday, volunteer day and summer hours program
• “Dress for your day” dress code:
  You choose the appropriate work attire based on what your day looks like.

Statistics show that it is less likely for some candidates to submit their application if they don't meet all the criteria within the job description. If this is you, we encourage you to give yourself a chance and submit your application anyway, as you may be the perfect match for this role!

The Model Risk Analyst II will play a key role in assessing the Bank’s model risk through model validations, risk reviews, and ongoing analysis. As a member of Enterprise Risk Management (ERM), the Analyst will work under the Director of Model Risk Management and Validation to validate financial models throughout the Bank in order to assess model reasonableness, weaknesses, and risks.

The Analyst will interact with model owners and model users across the Bank to understand current model performance, development activities, and emerging risks. The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to the job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or abilities required of persons so classified.

The Bank reserves the right to alter or amend this description at any time.

• Participate in model validations for various types of financial models, including credit risk, interest rate derivative valuation, mortgage prepayment/default, and asset-liability management models. This will include performing quantitative analyses and tests, assessing model theory, backtesting, benchmarking, stress testing, and assessing the effectiveness and sufficiency of model controls and documentation.
• Participate in writing validation reports or memos detailing the validation approach, analyses conducted, and conclusion of the validation. Present findings and recommendations to model owners/users.
• Participate in the development of benchmarking models and data analytical tools, including machine learning models for validation and model performance monitoring purposes.
• Provide independent opinions on various modeling and model validation issues. Recommend required action plans to model owners/developers.
• Assist in third-party model validation.
• Participate in remediation of audit and…