Frost Bank is a leading financial institution with over 150 years of providing exceptional banking services. They are seeking a Model Validation Analyst II to monitor and validate model risk, providing insights and recommendations to enhance the organization's decision-making processes.
Perform independent validations of financial, statistical, and behavioral models commensurate with their criticality ratings. Focus on the most complex and significant models used within the organization. Ensure a thorough review by challenging key aspects of each model
Validate and review models regarding their theoretical soundness, testing design, and points of weakness
Interpret data to recognize any potential risk exposure; additionally, identify opportunities to use data in ways that enhance the strategic and tactical decisions made by management
Develop challenger models that help validate existing models and assist with outcome analysis
Ensure compliance with the model risk monitoring framework
Evaluate governance for Model Risk Management by reviewing policies, controls, risk assessments, documentation standards, and validation standards that are required to manage modeling processes throughout the organization
Evaluate the Bank’s compliance with SR 11-7 regulatory guidance
Provide guidance and direction to less experienced analysts
Always take action using Integrity, Caring, and Excellence to achieve all-win outcomes
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematical Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Management Science, Operations Research, or Economics
2+ years of experience in the development or validation of financial, statistical, or mathematical models, preferably within the financial services industry
Mastery of statistics and numerical techniques
Demonstrated experience with documenting technical aspects of a model as well as presenting results/findings
Proficient in either SQL, SAS, R, or Python
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Proficient in Microsoft computer applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Ph.D. degree in a quantitative field such as Mathematical Finance, Financial Engineering, Statistics, Physics, Management Science, Operations Research, or Economics
Benefit
Medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance
401(k) matching
Generous holiday and paid time off schedule
Tuition reimbursement
Extensive health and wellness programs, including our Employee Assistance Program
Referral bonus program + more!
Frost provides banking, investments, and insurance services to businesses and individuals throughout Texas.
