Senior Manager, Model Validation
Job in
Toronto, Ontario, M5A, Canada
Listing for:
BMO
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-02-15
Job specializations:
-
Management
Data Science Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Final date to receive applications:
02/17/2026
Address:
100 King Street West
Job Family Group:
Audit, Risk & Compliance
Performs validation of models and assesses model risk to confirm model appropriateness and capability for a designated portfolio. Provides effective challenge during model development and communicates decisions regarding model use to the business to ensure transparency and understanding of models and model risks. Assesses model’s capabilities, stress points and limitations; assesses the associated model risk and the controls in place to mitigate identified risks.
Fosters a culture aligned to BMO purpose, values and strategy and role models BMO values and behaviours in all that they do.Ensures alignment between values and behaviour that fosters diversity and inclusion.Regularly connects work to BMO’s purpose, sets inspirational goals, defines clear expected outcomes, and ensures clear accountability for follow through.Builds interdependent teams that collaborate across functional and operating groups to create the highest value for all stakeholders.Attracts, retains, and enables the career development of top talent.Improves team performance, recognizes and rewards performance, coaches employees, supports their development, and manages poor performance.Provides strategic input into business decisions as a trusted advisor.Makes recommendations to senior leaders on strategy and new initiatives, based on an in-depth understanding of the business/group.Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies.May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices.Interprets new regulations and assesses impacts to the program / portfolio validation framework.Influences and negotiates to achieve business objectives.Identifies emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements and develops roadmap for strategic execution.Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.Measures the effectiveness of validation and monitoring framework; recommends changes as required.Conducts independent analysis and assessment to resolve strategic issues.Acts as the prime subject matter expert for internal/external stakeholders.Represents the model validation program / portfolio for internal/external regulatory audits and/or examinations.Ensures alignment between stakeholders.Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.Develops and manages comprehensive information management systems; designs and/or leads initiatives to improve processes, analysis and reporting.Defines business requirements for analytics & reporting to ensure data insights inform business decision making.Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation and sustainment of initiatives.Leads the development of the communication strategy focusing on positively influencing or changing behaviour.Leads the execution of operational programs; assesses and adapts as needed to ensure quality of execution.Leads the research and development for validation of new types of models.Leads and integrates the monitoring, measurement & reporting of the status of the model validation program / portfolio to internal & external stakeholders.Provides input into the planning and implementation of ongoing operational programs in support of the model vetting framework and portfolio.Leads in the design, implementation and management of core business/group processes.Develops validation strategies and plans to ensure appropriate type and level of vetting of models is carried out.Independently validates / tests models and their associated assumptions, benchmarks, and supporting documentation against model vesting process, standards, guidelines and principles; assesses the data for model development as well as inputs to the model; compares validation results with model developer results for replicability.Identifies deficiencies, conditions for model use, recommends changes, and escalates as required; quantifies model risks, documents outcomes and communicates with stakeholders.Identifies where corrective actions are required and escalates per guidelines; monitors and ensures corrective action is taken.Provides technical advice and guidance to assigned business/group on implementation of the model vetting framework, and resolution of model risk issues.Develops and maintains in-depth knowledge of business and related risk management requirements and legislative/ regulatory directives and guidance.Builds effective relationships with internal/external stakeholders.Ensures alignment between stakeholders.Monitors and tracks performance; addresses any issues.Coordinates and monitors the review and sign-off of model validation reporting including model inventory and model inventory attestations.Operates at a…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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