Job Overview
Location
Remote - United States
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Data Scientist
Date Posted
May 17, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Perform independent validations of financial and non-financial models critical to the organization’s operations, ensuring accuracy, reliability, and regulatory compliance across the entire model lifecycle.
- • Manage and oversee model validation projects conducted by external consulting firms and third-party contractors, ensuring deliverables meet internal standards and regulatory expectations.
- • Develop challenger models using alternative data sources, methodologies, and theoretical frameworks to rigorously test and challenge existing model outputs.
- • Maintain and update the comprehensive Model Inventory, ensuring all model information is current, accurate, and aligned with the model lifecycle status.
- • Review and assess model documentation created by model owners to verify adherence to regulatory standards (including SR 11-7, OCC 2011-12, FCA EM 31.1-2) and internal governance policies.
- • Evaluate and close out model-related issues by collaborating with model owners to ensure root causes are identified and remediation plans are effectively implemented.
- • Drive continuous improvement of the model risk management program by recommending enhancements to documentation templates, validation protocols, and governance procedures.
- • Serve as a trusted advisor to the Director of Model Risk Management and provide expert guidance to senior business leaders, executives, and external auditors on model risk and validation outcomes.
- • Engage directly with regulators and external auditors to represent the organization’s model risk posture and support examinations.
- • Execute complex, long-term strategic initiatives that directly influence the organization’s reputation, compliance posture, and financial stability.
- • Utilize advanced programming skills in R or Python to replicate champion models, perform sensitivity analyses, and develop robust challenger models with high precision.
- • Apply deep quantitative expertise to analyze complex data flows and model architectures, particularly in the context of CECL and regulatory stress testing.
- • Communicate highly technical model findings and risk assessments clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical stakeholders across the organization.
- • Travel on a limited basis for team meetings, regulatory interactions, and stakeholder engagements.
- • Work within standard business hours, with occasional evening or weekend commitments required to meet project deadlines or regulatory timelines.
- • Perform all duties remotely with access to required digital tools and systems; occasional office visits permitted but not required.
🎯 Requirements
- • Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline
- • Minimum 10 years of experience in quantitative model development and model validation within a highly regulated financial institution
- • At least 5 years of experience validating assumptions, qualitative inputs, and forecasting models used in regulatory stress testing and CECL
- • Expertise in R or Python for model replication, sensitivity analysis, and challenger model development
- • Thorough understanding of regulatory requirements including SR 11-7, OCC 2011-12, and FCA EM 31.1-2
- • Proven ability to manage external validation projects and lead cross-functional model risk initiatives
🏖️ Benefits
- • Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
- • Outstanding 401k with automatic 3% employer contribution and up to 6% employer match
- • 26 days of annual vacation, 15 days of sick leave, 12 paid holidays, and 16 hours of volunteer time
- • Competitive incentive compensation plan with bonus eligibility based on association and personal performance
- • Disability and Life Insurance coverage
- • Employee mental, physical, and financial wellness programs
Skills & Technologies
About AgLoan
AgLoan is a leading provider of agricultural real estate loans, specializing in helping farmers and ranchers secure financing for land acquisition, expansion, and refinancing. They offer a comprehensive suite of loan products designed to meet the unique needs of the agricultural sector, including fixed-rate and adjustable-rate mortgages, as well as specialized programs for different types of agricultural operations. With a deep understanding of the agricultural industry and its financial landscape, AgLoan is committed to providing personalized service and competitive rates. Their team of experienced loan officers works closely with clients to navigate the lending process, ensuring a smooth and efficient experience from application to closing. They aim to empower agricultural producers by facilitating access to capital for their essential real estate investments.
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