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Director Model Risk Management Jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Do it Best Corp.

Director IT Finance

Fort Wayne, IN

Analyze contract cost structures, support and maintenance models, and financial risk to optimize total cost of ownership. Statements of Work (SOW) Leadership * Direct and coach IT managers and ...

Do it Best Corp

Director IT Finance

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

Analyze contract cost structures, support and maintenance models, and financial risk to optimize total cost of ownership. Statements of Work (SOW) Leadership * Direct and coach IT managers and ...

Oswald Companies

Client Manager - Project Risk

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$80K - $103K/yr

Provides expert external support to clients while directing internal support resources as needed ... Ensures timely coordination and management of payroll audits, reporting, safety performance metrics ...

FIRST MERCHANTS

Director, Product Management

Fort Wayne, IN · On-site

$214K - $224K/yr

Develop proformas, forecasts, and financial models that support strategic decision making. Identify ... Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal policies, partnering with Risk, Compliance ...

centralins

Creative Director

Van Wert, OH

Van Wert, OH or Dublin, OH Work Model: Hybrid Position type: Full time - salary We are a team of ... Advanced project management skills including time and risk management, resource prioritization, and ...

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How much do director model risk management jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for director model risk management in Fort Wayne, IN is $141,273.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $104,100.00 and $165,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Model Risk Management vs Model Validation Manager?

AspectDirector Model Risk ManagementModel Validation Manager
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (e.g., Master’s, PhD), certifications like FRM or CFASimilar credentials, often with FRM or CFA
Work EnvironmentStrategic oversight, cross-department collaboration, senior leadershipTechnical validation, model testing, detailed analysis
Industry UsageUsed in banking, finance, risk management departmentsCommon in model development and validation teams
Search/Comparison IntentUnderstanding leadership roles in risk managementFocus on technical validation and model testing

The main difference is that the Director Model Risk Management oversees the entire model risk framework, providing strategic guidance and leadership, while the Model Validation Manager focuses on technical validation and testing of models. Both roles require similar credentials and are integral to risk management in financial institutions, but they differ in scope and responsibilities.

What cities near Fort Wayne, IN are hiring for Director Model Risk Management jobs? Cities near Fort Wayne, IN with the most Director Model Risk Management job openings:
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Director of Merchant Risk and Analytics

Director of Merchant Risk and Analytics

Thrive Financial, Inc

Domestic, IN • Remote

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

Job description

At Thrive Financial, Merchant Risk Managers sit at the intersection of dealer relationships, credit risk, pricing, and operations. This role is for someone who is able to apply analytics in an environment of ambiguity and incomplete ownership and loves working cross functionally.  You are a data nerd who is passionate about leveraging AI and automation for analytics, a relationship builder, and you know how to weigh risk against opportunity.  This role will be foundational in continuing to build the Thrive Merchant Risk playbook.
You have the right background if you
  • Have five or more years working in a lending analytics roles with at least two years spent working in a risk environment where the consumer credit risk isn't the whole story
  • Have earned increased responsibility or promotions through performance, not tenure
  • Have worked in an early-stage company (or equivalent environment) where structure was minimal and initiative mattered, or can clearly demonstrate that you've succeeded without heavy process or support
  • Are comfortable wearing multiple hats today, with an eye toward building and leading a team in the future
  • Love to teach and develop new talent and have a history of leadership
  • Are passionate about leveraging AI and automation to build lean and scalable risk analytics programs
How you approach the role:
  • You are hands-on by default - excited to work directly with our contractor partners, solve real problems, and deliver tangible value
  • You naturally look for patterns and gaps, and feel compelled to create structure where none exists
  • You balance empathy and accountability, building trust while driving outcomes
  • You are energized by growth (both personal and organizational) and want to level up into people leadership over time
What You Will Do
  • Oversee Thrive's merchant underwriting policy and execution
  • Refine and add to Thrive's merchant risk mitigation program
  • Build out analytics and procedures to help the merchant risk team become the merchant reward team - you'll help us proactively identify opportunities for our partners in sales 
  • Leverage automation and AI to drive more insights with less overhead
  • Manage and build Thrive's merchant risk analytics team
Why This Role
  • High-impact opportunity to shape risk strategy and merchant management processes at an early stage - you are here to take us from 10 to 100 
  • You are excited about building and managing a world class team
  • Direct influence Thrive's loan performance and assist our sales and success teams in identifying growth opportunities or mitigating risk while keeping contractors on our platform
  • Path to expanded scope and people leadership as the company scales
  • Mission-driven fintech focused on enabling responsible, accessible financingFully remote, highly collaborative environment with room to grow
At Thrive, our best teammates embody GRIT:
Get things done You are self-directed, proactive, and biased toward action. You don't wait for perfect conditions to move forward.
Respect each other You lead with humility and empathy - whether working with contractors, teammates, or leadership.
Intellectual curiosity You ask thoughtful questions, seek context, and enjoy learning new industries, products, and customer needs in order to make practical, informed decisions.
Teamwork You believe the best results come from shared ownership, open communication, and learning together.

As a Director of Merchant Risk, you also bring:
Trustworthiness You prioritize long-term relationships, follow through on commitments, and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
Collaboration You actively invite diverse perspectives and use them to arrive at better solutions - for customers and for the business.
Stewardship You approach your work with a servant mindset, focused on supporting contractors, teammates, and the broader mission of responsible financial access.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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