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Drive effective model risk governance through oversight, monitoring, reporting, and risk assessments. * Partner with business lines to ensure consistent application of model risk standards and ...

Drive effective model risk governance through oversight, monitoring, reporting, and risk assessments. * Partner with business lines to ensure consistent application of model risk standards and ...

Drive effective model risk governance through oversight, monitoring, reporting, and risk assessments. * Partner with business lines to ensure consistent application of model risk standards and ...

Drive effective model risk governance through oversight, monitoring, reporting, and risk assessments. * Partner with business lines to ensure consistent application of model risk standards and ...

Conduct independent validation of models within the CROMR model inventory, ensuring consistency, rigor, and adherence to the model risk governance framework, identifying model risks and engaging with ...

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As of Jul 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for model risk governance in the United States is $45.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.90 and $72.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Professionals in Model Risk Governance often encounter challenges such as keeping up with evolving regulatory requirements, ensuring comprehensive documentation for models, and maintaining effective communication between technical modelers and business stakeholders. Balancing rigorous model validations with tight project timelines can also be demanding, especially when coordinating input from various teams. Overcoming these hurdles requires a proactive approach to learning, strong organizational skills, and the ability to translate complex quantitative issues into actionable insights for decision-makers. These challenges make the work dynamic and offer significant opportunities to influence critical risk management processes within the organization.

What is a Model Risk Governance job?

A Model Risk Governance job involves overseeing the policies, procedures, and frameworks used to manage model risk within an organization. Professionals in this role ensure that models used for decision-making in areas like finance, risk management, and compliance are properly validated, monitored, and updated. They work closely with model developers, risk managers, and regulators to enforce governance standards and mitigate potential risks. Key responsibilities include establishing model validation processes, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

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To excel in Model Risk Governance, you typically need a strong background in quantitative finance, statistics, or a related field, often with advanced degrees such as a master's or Ph.D., and experience in risk management. Familiarity with model validation tools, programming languages like Python or R, and regulatory frameworks such as SR 11-7 or Basel guidelines is highly valued. Strong analytical thinking, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders are key soft skills for this position. These competencies ensure effective oversight of model risk, facilitate regulatory compliance, and enable clear communication of complex technical issues to non-technical stakeholders.

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Model Risk Manager

Model Risk Manager

Associated Bank - Corp

Green Bay, WI • On-site

Other

Retirement, PTO

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Associated Bank rating

8.1

Company rating: 8.1 out of 10

Based on 40 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

47th of 146 rated banks


Job description

At Associated Bank we strive to create an inclusive culture where different perspectives are valued and recognized as strengths critical to our success. If you thrive in an environment where your growth and development are encouraged and supported, then Associated Bank may be the right place for you.

Associated Bank requires you to directly represent yourself and your own experiences during the recruiting and hiring process. Associated Bank conducts a thorough background check on all new hires.

Role Summary
The Model Risk Manager is responsible for leading and advancing Associated Bank's Model Risk Management Program to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry best practices. This role partners across the organization to strengthen risk oversight, provide independent challenge, and enhance model risk governance. The position offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide risk management strategies and work closely with senior leadership, regulators, and business partners.

Key Accountabilities

  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Model Risk Management Program and framework.

  • Drive effective model risk governance through oversight, monitoring, reporting, and risk assessments.

  • Partner with business lines to ensure consistent application of model risk standards and regulatory expectations.

  • Analyze model risk trends, identify emerging risks, and provide independent challenge and risk-based recommendations.

  • Develop policies, procedures, and reporting that support strong model risk management practices.

  • Serve as the primary liaison with regulators, independent reviewers, and testing teams for model risk-related activities.

  • Advise leadership on risk management initiatives, governance committees, and enterprise-wide projects.

  • Provide training, guidance, and development opportunities that strengthen risk awareness and program effectiveness.

Education & Experience

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Risk Management, Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Audit, Compliance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • 8+ years of experience in the financial services industry with senior-level responsibilities related to Model Risk Management or Operational Risk Management.

  • Advanced knowledge of risk management frameworks, controls, and regulatory requirements.

  • Experience developing, implementing, and overseeing enterprise risk management programs.

  • Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

  • Experience leading cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.

  • Experience interacting with and influencing senior leaders and executive stakeholders.

  • Professional certifications related to Risk Management, Model Risk Management, Audit, or Compliance.

  • Experience supporting regulatory examinations, audits, or independent reviews.

Why You'll Love Working Here

At Associated Bank, you'll have the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals who are committed to collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning. We invest in your professional growth through development opportunities, leadership exposure, and meaningful work that influences the future of the organization. If you're ready to help shape a strong risk culture and drive enterprise-wide impact, apply today to make an impact.

We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified parties, including but not limited to people returning to the workforce, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and veterans or those with military experience.

In addition to core traditional benefits, we take pride in offering benefits for every stage of life.

  • Retirement savings including both 401(k) and Pension plans.

  • Paid time off to volunteer in your community.

  • Opportunities to connect with others through our diversity-focusedColleague Resource Groups.

  • Competitive salaries with professional development and advancement opportunities.

  • Bonus benefits including well-being programs and incentives, parental leave,anemployee stock purchase plan, military benefits and much more.

  • Personal banking, loan, investmentand insurance benefits.

Associated Bank serves more than 120 communities throughout Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, and Missouri and we consider our colleagues critical to our continued success. See why our colleagues continually vote us a best place to work in the Midwest.Join our community onFacebook,LinkedInandX.

Compliance Statement

Associated Bank is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We support a work environment where colleagues are respected and given the opportunity to perform to their fullest potential. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, among other factors.

Fully complies with all applicable enterprise policies and procedures. Acts in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations as outlined in training materials, including but not limited to Bank Secrecy Act. Responsible for reporting suspicious activity to Financial Intelligence. Responsible to report all customer complaints as prescribed and procedure violations to management or HR.

Responsible to report ethical concerns as needed to Associated Bank's anonymous Ethics Hotline.

Associated Bank provides additional assistance throughout the application, interview and hiring process. Please contactleavesandaccommodations@associatedbank.comif you need an accommodation at any time during the process.

Associated Banc-Corp participates in the E-Verify Program. E-Verify NoticeEnglish or Spanish. Know Your Right to WorkEnglishorSpanish.

Associated Bank isPay Transparencycompliant.


The pay range represents anticipated base pay for this role. Actual pay may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, work location, skills, experience, education, and qualifications for the role.


For certain positions, total compensation may also include incentive, commission, or bonus opportunities not reflected in the posted base pay range.


$141,890.00 - $243,240.00 per year

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