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Model Risk Governance Manager Jobs in Kennesaw, GA

YouLend

Senior Credit Risk Analyst

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Be aware of our Risk Governance Frameworks including Credit Risk Policy and Process documentation ... model application, risk appetite frameworks, and portfolio risk management. * Outstanding ...

YouLend

Senior Credit Risk Analyst

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$90 - $130/hr

Be aware of our Risk Governance Frameworks including Credit Risk Policy and Process documentation ... model application, risk appetite frameworks, and portfolio risk management. * Outstanding ...

Learn Beyond Consulting LLC

AI Devops Engineer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$50.75 - $69.50/hr

Experience implementing model risk management controls, including auditability, explainability, and access governance. Knowledge of designing AI systems for regulated environments and enforcing ...

Prophecy Technologies

AI Program Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

Establish governance for Responsible AI, data privacy, security, model risk and regulatory compliance. * Manage AI pilots/POCs and facilitate their transition into scalable production solutions.

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How much do model risk governance manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for model risk governance manager in Kennesaw, GA is $95,832.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $122,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Model Risk Governance Manager vs Model Risk Analyst?

AspectModel Risk Governance ManagerModel Risk Analyst
Primary FocusOversees model risk policies, governance frameworks, and compliancePerforms detailed model validation, testing, and analysis
ResponsibilitiesDevelops risk management strategies, monitors model risk, ensures regulatory adherenceConducts model performance assessments, documentation, and validation activities
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees in finance, statistics, or related fields; certifications like FRM or CFA often preferredSimilar credentials; often holds certifications like FRM or CFA
Work EnvironmentStrategic, governance-focused teams within financial institutionsAnalytical teams performing technical validation tasks

The Model Risk Governance Manager focuses on overseeing model risk frameworks and ensuring compliance, while the Model Risk Analyst conducts detailed model validation and testing. Both roles require similar credentials and work within the financial industry, but their responsibilities differ in scope and focus.

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Infographic showing various Model Risk Governance Manager job openings in Kennesaw, GA as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 97% Full Time, 1% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 82% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,832 per year, or $46.1 per hour.

Senior Credit Risk Analyst

YouLend

Atlanta, GA • On-site

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Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago

Job description

Senior Credit Risk Analyst
Department: Credit Risk
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: Atlanta
Reporting To: Elliot Jackson
Description
About us:
YouLend is a rapidly growing FinTech that is the preferred embedded financing platform for many of the world's leading e-commerce platforms, tech companies, and Payment Service Providers. Our software platform enables our partners to extend their value proposition by offering flexible financing products in their own branding, to their merchant base, without capital at risk. We are owned by the leading Private Equity company, EQT, and have grown +100% year on-year since 2020. We are headquartered in London, UK, but are also present in the United States and several European countries where we service our partners, including eBay, Amazon, Just Eat, Shopify, and Stripe
The Role:
We are seeking a Senior Credit Risk Analyst to support the next phase of growth in our US business. This role will be based out of our Atlanta office (hybrid in office 3-4 days per week) working directly with our US team and supported by our central Credit Risk function based in our London headquarters.
In this role, you will support the US credit risk and underwriting team, working on innovative credit strategy initiatives that help us make consistent, high-quality credit decisions aligned with the company's risk appetite and regulatory obligations. You will work closely with senior risk leadership as well as Product, Data, Compliance, and Commercial teams to deliver credit strategy innovations, strong policies, optimised decisioning frameworks, and maintain strong portfolio performance.
This role requires strong credit risk analysis skills and an ability to thrive in a fast paced environment. interpersonal skills will be essential both to collaborate with risk colleagues, business partners and senior management. You will have an opportunity to work on high profile projects which will define and transform our approach to credit strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Overall market Credit Risk
  • Support the Credit Strategy for the US market
  • Directly contribute to delivery of US business KPIs (e.g. growth, profitability, loss rate etc.)
  • Collaborate with Credit Risk colleagues across all geographic markets contributing to global targets by sharing toolkit, insights, innovations and emerging risks

Credit strategy development and innovation
  • Ownership and delivery of key projects supporting the US Credit Strategy development and innovation roadmap
  • Continuous development and innovation of our Credit Strategy to maintain a market leading strategic capability

Portfolio performance monitoring and management
  • Monitor portfolio performance, identifying trends in credit quality, losses, and early risk indicators.
  • Prepare risk reporting and insights to senior management including preparing for and supporting Credit Committee discussions
  • Recommend actions to mitigate emerging risks and optimise portfolio outcomes

Team work
  • Engage and build strong, trusted relationships across the team of credit risk analysts and underwriters as well as key stakeholders across the wider business
  • Live our culture and values and contribute to our tenured, talented and recognised centre of Credit Risk excellence

Governance, Compliance and Quality Assurance
  • Be aware of our Risk Governance Frameworks including Credit Risk Policy and Process documentation in relation to the US market and ensure actions and strategies are always aligned

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
  • 2+ years of experience in credit risk, underwriting, or a related risk management function within financial services, fintech, lending, or commercial credit
  • Proven understanding of credit underwriting principles, data science model application, risk appetite frameworks, and portfolio risk management.
  • Outstanding quantitative and deductive reasoning skills; quickly able to identify insights in complex multi-dimensional data sets and autonomously develop and pursue solutions
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain risk concepts to non-technical audiences
  • Ability to evaluate financial statements, cash flow, and credit data to inform structured risk decisions
  • Highly organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
  • Competent SQL and ideally Python skills

Desirable Skills
  • Experience in SME Lending
  • Familiarity with US lending regulations and compliance requirements
  • Experience working across international teams

Job Benefits
Why join YouLend?
  • Award-Winning Workplace: YouLend has been recognised as one of the "Best Places to Work in 2024 and 2025" by the Sunday Times for being a supportive, diverse, and rewarding workplace.
  • Award-Winning Fintech: YouLend has been recognised as a "Top 250 Fintech Worldwide" company by CNBC.

It's just getting fun:
  • We have developed powerful solutions, won some significant partnerships, and are growing at a rapid pace.
  • But the global opportunity is still massive, and YouLend is a raw organisation where we are only just getting started.

Lots of upsides:
  • High-growth (>100% growth during 2022 and 2023), so clear outlook to compensation (bonus or share option appreciation) and career growth (through growth with business).
  • Well-capitalised with supportive private equity backing.
  • Part of Banking Circle Group with a fully licensed Luxembourg bank, which can provide a balance sheet and support European expansion in otherwise complex regulated markets.

Motivating work environment:
  • A high-quality team that pushes each other to succeed through direct feedback and aligned incentives.
  • Strong and transparent team culture, we have each other's backs.
  • Independent work environment where results matter.
  • Data-driven culture and emphasis on speed (anti-red tape).

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Health Care Coverage. YouLend covers 80%; employee contribution is 20% of the premium.
  • Medical Plan (medical insurance and prescription drug coverage)- Choice of 5 different plans through United Healthcare.
  • Dental plan coverage
  • Vision plan coverage
  • Benefits can be for: Employee only; Employee & Spouse; Employee & Child; Employee & Family
  • Retirement - 401K match. Employee match $1 for $1 up to 5% of salary.
  • Basic Life & AD&D Insurance.
  • International travel insurance covered if traveling abroad for work purposes.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)- 20 working days (4 weeks) + US public holidays
  • Paid Office Parking

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