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The Model Validation Director is expected to lead and execute model validation testing processes on systems which support Financial Crime programs, including transaction monitoring, customer risk assessment/rating, fraud detection and watchlist screening/interdiction systems.


Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include designing and/or updating testing strategies (e.g., data quality testing, data reconciliation, above-the-line and below-the-line testing, statistical analysis) which will aid in the independent validation of financial crimes detection and sanctions screening models. Testing could include conceptual design review, control operating effectiveness testing, and/or issue validation testing. Candidates will be required to execute analytical projects working closely with senior stakeholders and clients to deliver value to financial institution clients.