Model Governance Senior Analyst

Job Description

About INTERACTIVE BROKERS!

This is a hybrid role (three days in the office/two days remote).

Interactive Brokers Group has been consistently at the forefront of trading innovation, starting with the invention of the first floor‑based handheld computer in 1983. We pride ourselves on being primarily a technology company and challenging the status quo. We push boundaries to offer our clients the best trading platform with the most sophisticated features at the lowest cost. Software development is the lifeblood of our firm, and it shows in our stellar brokerage platform.

Interactive Brokers is regularly recognized as a leader in the financial services industry.

Interactive Brokers is looking to hire a Model Governance and Risk Senior Analyst at our Chicago Office. The position has excellent growth potential for highly motivated and exceptional performers. Analysts report to a Model Governance Manager and help ensure the firm complies with regional and global anti‑terrorist financing, sanctions, AML, and securities laws and regulations related to Models Governance and Risk.

As a senior analyst, you'll work on the global Model Governance and Analytics team, which is responsible for maintaining and executing the firm’s model governance framework.

• Conduct testing and tuning for AML and Trade Surveillance Reports/Models
• Conduct performance testing of machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) models
• Validate algorithm and programming logic in Python, SQL and Java
• Develop codes in Python and SQL to perform quantitative analysis on financial crime data and data quality testing
• When required, conduct independent development of ML and other models as part of validation or internal research
• Create and maintain documentation on tuning reports, tuning schedules, and data analyses
• Review ML/AI model documentation against governance procedures and regulatory expectations as part of testing and tuning
• Develop and update model tuning plans
• Upkeep the model governance framework and all supporting documentation
• Participate in meetings with key model governance and other regional leadership stakeholders to ensure the effective governance and oversight of model identification, development, use, and evaluation processes
• Assess model documentation, including development, monitoring, and implementation documentation, for completeness against program standards and templates

The ideal candidate will have some regulatory compliance experience working for an exchange, a regulatory organization, a Broker‑Dealer (BD), a Futures Commission Merchant (FCM), a Bank or a similar organization.

• Quantitative bachelor's degree (e.g., computer science, physics, mathematics or engineering)
• 3+ years of hands‑on experience in programming and/or ML/AI implementation
• Basic knowledge of AML risks and Trade Surveillance concepts
• Ability to communicate technical context to non‑technical audience
• Intermediate level of programming:
  Python and SQL
• Intermediate level of understanding in ML/AI concepts, which includes model algorithms, feature importance, and sensitivity analysis (precision‑recall)
• Basic knowledge of Java and Python packages (scikit‑learn, Plotly, catboost, seaborn)
• Ability to work independently and as a team contributor to effectively prioritize tasks in a fast‑paced environment

• Self‑motivated and able to handle tasks with minimal supervision
• Superb analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent collaboration and communication (verbal and written) skills
• Outstanding organizational and time‑management skills

• Competitive salary, annual performance‑based bonus and stock grant
• Retirement plan 401(k) with a competitive company match
• Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, and a company‑paid medical healthcare premium
• Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid time off and a generous parental leave policy
• Daily company lunch allowance provided, and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack
• Corporate…