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Morgan-Stanley

NY · On-site

$165 - $275/hr

Model Risk Management - Investment Management & Wealth Management Model Validation, Executive DirectorBackground of the PositionThis role will reside within Firm Risk Management's Model Risk ...

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As of Aug 22, 2026, the average hourly pay for director model validation in the United States is $21.47, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Director Model Validation vs Model Validation Analyst?

AspectDirector Model ValidationModel Validation Analyst
CredentialsAdvanced degrees (e.g., Master’s, PhD), professional certifications (e.g., CFA, FRM)Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, relevant certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentLeadership roles overseeing teams, strategic planning, cross-department collaborationHands-on analysis, testing models, preparing reports
Industry UsageSenior-level positions in banking, finance, risk managementEntry to mid-level roles supporting validation processes

The main difference is that the Director Model Validation leads and manages validation teams, focusing on strategy and oversight, while the Model Validation Analyst performs detailed testing and analysis under supervision. The director role requires more experience, leadership skills, and higher credentials, whereas the analyst role is more technical and execution-focused.

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Infographic showing various Director Model Validation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,648 per year, or $21.5 per hour.

Director Model Risk Management

Athene Holding Ltd.

West Des Moines, IA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

We are driven to do more. More for our customers and the financial professionals who offer our products. If you are driven to do more and love the challenge of pursuing more, Athene is your kind of company. You will find we offer more than the basics to create an inclusive and dynamic work environment at our various locations.
Purpose:
The Director of Athene Model Risk supports the oversight of model risk across Athene, reporting to the VP Operational Risk & Change Management. In this role, they will contribute to the model risk management working group and support reporting to the Operational Risk Committee, Management Risk Committee, and Board Risk Committee. This role will partner with business units to achieve and sustain compliance with the Athene Model Risk Management Policy. Where independent model validation is required, they will either perform validations directly or oversee validation work conducted by other independent parties. This role covers a broad scope of models used across the organization, including but not limited to liability, investment, deal, pricing, financial planning, and derivative models. This role will assess models, evaluating their application and interconnectedness, conducting necessary testing, and issuing findings while proposing practical solutions to identified issues.
Accountabilities:
  • Oversee adherence to the Athene Model Risk Management Policy and relevant regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance and supporting reporting to management on the state of model risk across Athene
  • Facilitate the Model Risk Management working group, including scheduling meetings, setting agendas, coordinating cross-functional input, and tracking action items to closure
  • Build and maintain key relationships across the business to foster model risk awareness and a strong risk culture, with functions across the organization including Actuarial, Finance, Risk, Tax, Treasury, Derivatives, and Internal and External Audit
  • Build and maintain ongoing engagement with the business to identify new models or significant model changes and maintain the accuracy and completeness of model inventory within the Model Risk Management system
  • Actively manage the model inventory within the model risk management system
  • Provide oversight of independent validations conducted by internal or external subject matter experts, or perform independent validations in certain cases
  • Serve as an effective challenger to first-line model owners and developers
  • Oversee reporting on model risk to internal stakeholders (e.g., the Model Risk Management working group and the Operational Risk Committee) and, where applicable, external stakeholders such as regulators and auditors.

Qualifications and Experience:
  • Seven or more (7+) years of working experience with insurance actuarial, financial or risk management models as a model developer or validator required, with knowledge of complex investment and financial markets desired
  • A bachelor's or higher degree in Actuarial Science, Quantitative Finance, Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or a related field required
  • An actuarial designation (e.g., FSA, ASA) or CFA, PRM, FRM designation desired
  • Self-driven individual contributor with experience partnering with the business to execute validations under tight deadlines
  • Fast learner with strong analytical and technical skills with sound judgment and attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships across the organization
  • Experience with US Statutory and US GAAP accounting and reporting beneficial

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