Model Risk Governance Manager

1 week ago


Stamford, Connecticut, United States Synchrony Full time
Job Title: Model Risk Governance Manager

At Synchrony, we're seeking a highly skilled Model Risk Governance Manager to join our team. As a key member of our risk management function, you will be responsible for managing the model risk management framework and overall model governance process and oversight for Synchrony Financial.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Management of the Model Risk Policy and Standards, including the development and implementation of key control processes and supporting procedures.
  • Partner with the validation center of excellence (COE) to systematically address opportunities identified through the quality assurance program and model community's feedback to continuously improve validation rigor, value, speed, and model stakeholder experience.
  • Maintenance and enhancement of the centralized Model Inventory and Attestation Process.
  • Serve as Secretary of the Model Risk Oversight Sub-Committee and supporting Working Group, responsible for agendas, meeting minutes, charter maintenance, etc.
  • Key liaison to support other 2nd line of defense risk pillars activities such as Enterprise Risk Assessment, Risk and Control Self-Assessment, and Issue Management processes, etc.
  • Deliver comprehensive management reports on both individual and aggregate model risk, identifying thematic issues and providing actionable insights and guidance to the 1st line to proactively manage and mitigate model risk.
  • Partner with the supplier risk management and source to pay team to manage and enhance the model vendor onboarding process, ensuring a seamless integration of vendor capabilities to support robust model development and deployment.
  • Facilitate regulatory examinations and internal audits of the modeling process and lead the model governance sessions to ensure compliance and foster continuous improvement in model risk management practices.
  • Keep pace with the latest developments in academia, regulatory environment, risk technology (vendor and in-house), and financial services to provide expert, practical advice to ensure the group stays relevant and current.
Requirements:
  • Master's degree with emphasis in Statistics, Mathematics, Business, Economics, Finance or other quantitative field and 5+ years in model risk management or other risk governance in financial services, banking, or retail.
  • In lieu of a Master's degree, a bachelor's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or related quantitative field and 9+ years' experience in model risk management or other risk governance in financial services, banking, or retail.
  • 1+ years' experience managing people.
  • Desired Characteristics: 6+ years in the financial services industry including both analytic/modeling/quantitative experience and governance/policy related roles.
What We Offer:
  • A competitive salary range of $130,000.00 - $210,000.00 USD Annual.
  • An annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
  • A comprehensive benefits package.
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job, please contact our Career Support Line at 1-866-301-5627.



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