Quantitative Model Validation Analyst

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Job Description

The Quantitative Model Validation Analyst role resides within the Banks Risk Management and Compliance organization. Specifically this position supports the Banks Model Risk Management (MRM) program. The overall MRM program is designed to provide governance oversight and control processes to effectively identify measure monitor and manage model risk across the enterprise.

Quantitative Model Validation Analysts within MRM provide independent and effective challenge of models that the Bank relies upon for critical business financial and risk management decisions. More specifically the incumbent will be a member of the team responsible for the independent validation of macroeconomic forecasting models used in regulatory and business planning processes including CCAR CECL capital planning and other business-as-usual (BAU) activities.

The incumbent will work closely with Model Owners and Developers to perform thorough risk-focused validations and independently challenge model assumptions theoretical foundations estimation techniques variable selection methodologies forecasting performance scenario design sensitivity analyses and outcome reasonableness. Validation activities will be conducted in compliance with regulatory guidance and the Banks Model Risk Management Policy and Standards. The incumbent will be responsible for assessing model risks limitations uncertainties and potential sources of forecast error and for providing independent conclusions regarding model appropriateness and fitness for use.

The role requires strong analytical and quantitative skills including experience with econometric modeling time-series analysis macroeconomic forecasting stress testing methodologies and statistical model performance evaluation. The incumbent will be expected to conduct independent testing benchmarking back-testing sensitivity analysis and other validation procedures to evaluate model conceptual soundness ongoing performance and compliance with regulatory expectations.

The incumbent will document validation procedures findings and conclusions in comprehensive validation reports and present results to model owners developers governance committees and executive management. He/she will regularly interact with key stakeholders across Risk Management Finance Treasury and Business Lines and will interface with regulators (OCC and Federal Reserve) and Internal Audit to explain validation approaches findings model risk assessments and remediation recommendations. The ability to clearly communicate complex quantitative concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences is essential for success in this role.

Basic Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a quantitative field and five or more years of relevant experience
OR
- MA/MS in a quantitative field and three or more years of related experience
OR
- PhD in a quantitative field and less than two years of related experience

Preferred Skills/Experience

Excellent knowledge in economics finance statistics and mathematics

Proficient in the Python SAS and R programming languages

Experience in macroeconomic forecast model development or validation and experience in stress testing models

Critical thinking problem solving and creativity

Strong written and verbal communication skills (ability to explain complex ideas in simple non-technical language)

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers business line managers and colleagues across the bank

Highly motivated with the ability to learn and to understand various business lines and their functions within the organization

Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to work on multiple tasks effectively

Knowledge of regulatory guidance

LOCATION EXPECTATIONS: This role requires working from a U.S. Bank Location three (3) or more days per week.

If theres anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants .

Benefits:

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. Thats why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

• Healthcare (medical dental vision)

• Basic term and optional term life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability

• Pregnancy disability and parental leave

• 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

• Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

• Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

• Adoption assistance

• Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here .

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race religion color sex national origin age sexual orientation gender identity disability or veteran status and other factors protected under applicable law.

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The salary range reflects figures based on the primary location which is listed first. The actual range for the role may differ based on the location of the addition to salary U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package including incentive and recognition programs equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). Pay Range: $105400.00 - $124000.00

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA NMLS registration Reg Z Reg G OFAC the NFA the FCPA the Bank Secrecy Act the SAFE Act and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement such as those related to ethics safety or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.

Required Experience:

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