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Associated Bank - Corp

Model Risk Manager

Omaha, NE

Responsible for ongoing management, the bank's Model Risk Management Program including continuous enhancements in compliance with applicable regulations and industry practices. The incumbent will be ...

Associatedbank

Model Risk Manager

Chicago, IL

Responsible for ongoing management, the bank's Model Risk Management Program including continuous enhancements in compliance with applicable regulations and industry practices. The incumbent will be ...

Associated Bank

Model Risk Manager

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Responsible for ongoing management, the bank's Model Risk Management Program including continuous enhancements in compliance with applicable regulations and industry practices. The incumbent will be ...

Associatedbank

Model Risk Manager

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

Responsible for ongoing management, the bank's Model Risk Management Program including continuous enhancements in compliance with applicable regulations and industry practices. The incumbent will be ...

Pyramid Consulting

Model Risk Analyst

Plano, TX · Hybrid

Manage the evaluation of new models, coordinate the validation of changes to existing models and the retirement of decommissioned models * Assess model risk * Assist with control design ...

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As of Jun 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for director model risk management in the United States is $143,185.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $105,500.00 and $167,500.00 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.

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Head of Governance - Model Risk Management

Head of Governance - Model Risk Management

Vangard, Inc.

Dallas, TX • On-site

Full-time

Posted 23 days ago

Job description

Overview:
We're seeking a strategic and forwardthinking Head of Governance - Model Risk Management to shape and lead an enterprisewide model risk framework in an environment where models, data, and AI are rapidly evolving. This leader will ensure models across the organization are transparent, wellgoverned, and aligned with global regulatory expectations-driving defensible practices, strong oversight, and meaningful risk insight for senior leadership and regulators.
If you are passionate about elevating governance, influencing enterprise decisionmaking, and building a culture of accountability and risk excellence, this is a highimpact opportunity to lead the future of model and AI governance.

Responsibilities:

Framework Leadership

  • Lead the development, adoption and maintenance of the model risk framework, including policies, standards, business processes, and controls.
  • Monitor industry trends to ensure the model risk framework remains effective and efficient in managing evolving risks.
  • Partner with leaders across Vanguard to ensure model risk practices are well integrated with Enterprise, Data, Technology, Operational, and AI risk frameworks.


Committees and Senior Management Engagement

  • Support the Model Risk committee and oversee establishment of supporting Divisional Model Risk Governance forums.
  • Prepare executive-level materials for Risk Committees, Audit Committees and the Board.
  • Provide meaningful insights on model risk themes, emerging issues and model performance trends.
  • Establish robust processes for challenge, escalation and dispute resolution.


Regulatory, Audit and Compliance

  • Serve as liaison for model risk with internal (audit) and external (regulatory) stakeholders.
  • Ensure timely remediation of regulatory and audit findings.
  • Stay current on evolving global regulations, execute gap assessments and drive remediation efforts to ensure on-going compliance.


Model Inventory and Risk Appetite

  • Direct cross-functional processes such as enterprise-wide model inventory attestation to support completeness and accuracy.
  • Support development and reporting of the model risk appetite and associated Key Risk Indicators.


Technology, Data and Processes

  • Partner with the technology product owner to define requirements for model life cycle platforms.
  • Ensure governance processes are automated, scalable and executed to high data quality standards.


Leadership and Stakeholder Management

  • Lead the team of governance professionals.
  • Partner closely with the broader model risk community and connecting stakeholders (Developers, Owners, Validators, IT, Audit, AI and Enterprise Risk).
  • Promote a culture of transparency, accountability and the risk mindset.


Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree in a technical field (e.g., math, statistics, computer science).
  • At least eight years of relevant experience, including four years developing enterprise-wide policies, standards and protocols in model risk, AI or a related discipline.
  • Deep knowledge of model risk frameworks (SR11-7, SS1/23); experience with AI frameworks and the EU AI Act preferred.
  • Ability to drive enterprise-wide change and managing complex stakeholder environments.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
  • Exceptional communication and executive-presence skills with proven experience presenting to senior committees and managing executive-level stakeholders.

Special Factors

Sponsorship

Vanguard is offering visa sponsorship for this position.

About Vanguard

At Vanguard, we don't just have a mission-we're on a mission.

To work for the long-term financial wellbeing of our clients. To lead through product and services that transform our clients' lives. To learn and develop our skills as individuals and as a team. From Malvern to Melbourne, our mission drives us forward and inspires us to be our best.

How We Work

Vanguard has implemented a hybrid working model for the majority of our crew members, designed to capture the benefits of enhanced flexibility while enabling in-person learning, collaboration, and connection. We believe our mission-driven and highly collaborative culture is a critical enabler to support long-term client outcomes and enrich the employee experience.

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