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Western Alliance Bank

Model Risk Analyst

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

Western Alliance Bank (WAL) is seeking a Model Risk Analyst to join its Model Risk Management Group. Being part of the Model Risk team will put you at the center of the firm's model validation and ...

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As of Jun 10, 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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Enterprise Risk Management Department-Model Risk Management VP

Bank of China Limited, New York Branch

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$110K/yr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Introduction

Established in 1912, Bank of China is one of the largest banks in the world, with over $3 trillion in assets and a footprint that spans more than 60 countries and regions. Our long-term outlook, institutional weight and global breadth provide our clients with a stable and reliable financial partner, whether in Corporate or Personal Banking or our Trade Services, Commodities, Financial Institutions and Global Markets lines of business.

Overview

The job is a VP role in Model Risk Management team. The role contributes to implementing the model risk management framework including carrying out model risk governance activities and performing independent model validation. Specifically, regarding model validation, this role mainly drives and contributes to all kinds of model validations (e.g. credit risk, compliance risk, market risk/pricing, interest rate risk and liquidity risk types of models, etc.). This role will also get exposure to End User Computing (EUC) control framework enhancement and implementation. In general, this role is able to execute multi-tasks around model risk governance, conduct and add business values in model validation process, timely and effectively respond the requests from Regulatory and Internal Audit, and contribute in EUC control process.

Responsibilities

Model Validation

  • Conduct independently and drive the team to perform model validation mainly on credit risk related models by applying analytical skills for models defined in the model inventory and produce model validation reports

  • Independently coordinate the remediation of model validation findings and provide analytical guidance of the finding owners

  • Independently communicate with model developers/owner/users and senior management regarding validation findings and remediation activities

Model Risk Governance

  • Support and drive the team to implement the activities defined in model risk management framework and ensures that the Bank's model risk management framework continues to align with regulatory expectations

  • Support and drive the team to maintain model inventory and conduct annual model review/attestation processes

EUC Control

  • Contribute in EUC control framework maintenance and enhancement
  • Collaborate will relevant stakeholders to carry out the activities defined in EUC control framework

Other Duties

  • Support the other teams in ERM as needed.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree required. Master's degree in Financial Engineering, Financial Mathematics, Mathematics, Statistics or Computer Science major preferred.
  • Minimum 6 years of financial modeling/analytical experience.
  • Demonstrate strong analytical and quantitative skills to understand and validate models effectively.
  • Demonstrate strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise sound and balanced judgment.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of SR11-7, supervisory guidance on model risk management, and other relevant banking regulations from regulators including OCC and FRB. 
  • FRM or CFA preferred.
Pay Range

Actual salary is commensurate with candidate's relevant years of experience, skillset, education and other qualifications.

USD $110,000.00 - USD $230,000.00 /Yr.Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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