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Wintrust

Officer, Model Risk Management

Rosemont, IL · On-site

Position Overview The Officer, Model Risk Management will conduct various activities related to enterprise model risk validation and model governance. This individual is accountable for independently ...

NC SECU

Model Risk Analyst

Raleigh, NC · Hybrid

Position Overview: Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the Model Risk Management (MRM) program within SECU through the development and validation of statistical models ...

Sunflower Bank NA

Model Risk Analyst

Irvine, CA · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Sunflower Bank is seeking a Model Risk Analyst to join its Enterprise Risk Management Department. The Analyst will be responsible for supporting the bank-wide Model Risk Management (MRM) program ...

Sunflower Bank, N.A.

Model Risk Analyst

Denver, CO · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Sunflower Bank is seeking a Model Risk Analyst to join its Enterprise Risk Management Department. The Analyst will be responsible for supporting the bank-wide Model Risk Management (MRM) program ...

Sunflower Bank, N.A.

Model Risk Analyst

Irvine, CA · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Sunflower Bank is seeking a Model Risk Analyst to join its Enterprise Risk Management Department. The Analyst will be responsible for supporting the bank-wide Model Risk Management (MRM) program ...

Sunflower Bank NA

Model Risk Analyst

Overland Park, KS · Hybrid

Sunflower Bank is seeking a Model Risk Analyst to join its Enterprise Risk Management Department. The Analyst will be responsible for supporting the bank-wide Model Risk Management (MRM) program ...

Sunflower Bank, N.A.

Model Risk Analyst

Dallas, TX · On-site

Sunflower Bank is seeking a Model Risk Analyst to join its Enterprise Risk Management Department. The Analyst will be responsible for supporting the bank-wide Model Risk Management (MRM) program ...

Sunflower Bank NA

Model Risk Analyst

Overland Park, KS · On-site

Sunflower Bank is seeking a Model Risk Analyst to join its Enterprise Risk Management Department. The Analyst will be responsible for supporting the bank-wide Model Risk Management (MRM) program ...

Sunflower Bank NA

Model Risk Analyst

Dallas, TX · On-site

Sunflower Bank is seeking a Model Risk Analyst to join its Enterprise Risk Management Department. The Analyst will be responsible for supporting the bank-wide Model Risk Management (MRM) program ...

Sunflower Bank NA

Model Risk Analyst

Denver, CO · Hybrid

$85K - $95K/yr

Sunflower Bank is seeking a Model Risk Analyst to join its Enterprise Risk Management Department. The Analyst will be responsible for supporting the bank-wide Model Risk Management (MRM) program ...

Sunflower Bank NA

Model Risk Analyst

Denver, CO · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Sunflower Bank is seeking a Model Risk Analyst to join its Enterprise Risk Management Department. The Analyst will be responsible for supporting the bank-wide Model Risk Management (MRM) program ...

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How much do model risk manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for model risk manager in the United States is $111,556.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $90,000.00 and $129,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges a Model Risk Manager faces when validating complex financial models?

Model Risk Managers often encounter challenges such as limited or incomplete data, evolving regulatory requirements, and the need to validate highly complex or proprietary models. They must work closely with model developers, quantitative analysts, and compliance teams to ensure all assumptions and methodologies are sound. Staying up to date with industry best practices and maintaining clear documentation are also crucial, as is effectively communicating findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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

AspectModel Risk ManagerQuantitative Analyst
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees in finance, statistics, or mathematics; certifications like FRM or CFADegree in finance, economics, mathematics, or related fields; often CFA or CQF
Work EnvironmentFocus on risk management teams within financial institutions; regulatory complianceAnalytical roles within trading, investment, or banking divisions; model development
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, banks, asset managersInvestment firms, hedge funds, banks, financial services

The Model Risk Manager primarily oversees and mitigates risks associated with financial models, ensuring compliance and accuracy. In contrast, Quantitative Analysts develop and implement models to support trading, investment, or risk strategies. While both roles require strong quantitative skills and similar credentials, their focus areas differ—risk management versus model development and analysis.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Model Risk Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Model Risk Manager, you need a solid background in quantitative finance, statistics, or mathematics, often supported by an advanced degree and experience in model development or validation. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or R, risk management frameworks, and regulatory requirements like SR 11-7 or ECB guidelines is typically expected. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for articulating complex model risks to stakeholders. These competencies are vital for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and reliability of financial models within an organization.

What does a Model Risk Manager do?

A Model Risk Manager is responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with financial and analytical models used by an organization. They ensure that models are accurate, reliable, and compliant with regulatory standards by overseeing validation processes and monitoring model performance. Their role often includes collaborating with model developers, conducting independent reviews, and implementing model governance frameworks to minimize potential losses or errors stemming from model misuse or inaccuracies.
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Infographic showing various Model Risk Manager job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 4% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $111,556 per year, or $53.6 per hour.
Officer, Model Risk Management

Officer, Model Risk Management

Wintrust

Rosemont, IL • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 12 days ago

Wintrust rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 141 rated banks

Job description

Wintrust provides community and commercial banking, specialty finance and wealth management services through its 16 bank charters and nine non-bank businesses. Wintrust delivers the sophisticated solutions of a large bank while staying true to the relationship-focused, personalized service of our community banking roots. We serve clients in all 50 states with more than 200 branch banking locations in Illinois, southwestern Florida, northwestern Indiana, west Michigan and southern Wisconsin and commercial banking offices in Chicago, Denver, Milwaukee, Grand Rapids, Mich., and in key branch banking locations throughout Illinois. Our people are the heart of our business and we are proud to rank consistently as a top place to work. Wintrust is a $66 billion financial institution based in Rosemont, Illinois, and listed on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol "WTFC."
Why join us?
  • An award-winning culture! We are rated a Top Workplace by the Chicago Tribune (past 12 years) and Employee Recommended award by the Globe & Mail (past 6 years).
  • Competitive pay and discretionary or incentive bonus eligible.
  • Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life, a 401k plan with a generous company match and tuition reimbursement to name a few.
  • Promote from within culture.

Why join this team?
  • We foster an inclusive environment for an individual to grow and work independently.
  • Opportunity to interact with management level, experienced professionals - higher visibility.
  • Wintrust has a great culture that comes from the top down.
  • Gain experience and further your career by joining a growing organization.

Position Overview
The Officer, Model Risk Management will conduct various activities related to enterprise model risk validation and model governance. This individual is accountable for independently validating the technical and functional soundness for bank-wide models including CECL, Stress Testing, Anti-Money Laundering, Economic Sanctions, Customer Risk Ratings, Fair Lending as well as valuation models.
What You'll Do
  • Perform independent and comprehensive validation of bank-wide statistical/econometric/ mathematical/AI/Machine Learning and qualitative (expert judgment) models in compliance with SR 11-7/OCC 2011-12 and Model Risk Management (MRM) policy and procedures.
  • Develop a model validation testing plan commensurate with the model risk tier and perform quantitative and qualitative tests to assess models for conceptual soundness, implementation accuracy, data integrity, and performance accuracy, including back testing, sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, benchmarking, and governance.
  • Provide effective and meaningful challenge during the following processes of model validation: Review of conceptual soundness; Review adequacy of modeling data; Materiality analysis of model assumptions and limitations; Review of model theoretical framework and design; Review of model performance.
  • Review of Model Documentation to ensure compliance with regulation/policy. Model documentation review should consist, amongst others, the following: Assessing the quality of model documentation; Reviewing documentation of developmental evidence; Review documentation of model governance; Review testing results in the model methodology document.
  • Design and execute a comprehensive and granular program for the following: Data Validation; Model theoretical framework and design; Assumptions and Limitations testing; Model Conceptual soundness; Back-testing; Model Effectiveness Testing, Sensitivity Analysis; and Benchmarking for material portfolios.
  • Maintain status updates and facilitate resolution/escalations of issues in a timely fashion.
  • Use MRM Model Validation tool to perform model validation activities.
  • The analyst in collaboration with the VP of Model Risk Management interfaces with key stakeholders throughout validation process to discuss justification and reasoning behind validation and review findings.
  • Manage activities related to model governance and assist VP model risk management in creating reports for the senior management, executive management, risk committees, and regulatory exams.
  • In collaboration with VP, Model Risk Management, determine whether response and remediation plan received from model owners and users in response to a finding adequately address findings. Follow up with model owners to ensure findings are remediated in a timely manner.

Qualifications
  • 2-5 Years of experience with models related to credit risk (Consumer and Commercial), Liquidity, Compliance (BSA/AML, Fair Lending), CECL, AI, and Machine Learning.
  • Master's degree or PhD preferred.

Benefits
Medical Insurance • Dental • Vision • Life insurance • Accidental death and dismemberment • Short-term and long-term Disability Insurance • Parental Leave • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) • Employee Stock Purchase Plan at 5% discount • Critical Illness Insurance • Accident Insurance • Transportation and Commuting Benefits • Banking Benefits • Pet Insurance
Compensation
The estimated salary range for this role is $85,000-$110,000, along with eligibility to earn an annual bonus. Actual salaries may vary based on several factors, such as a candidate's qualifications, skills and experience.
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From our first day in business, Wintrust has been proud to serve a variety of unique communities and people from all walks of life. To build a company that reflects the communities we serve, we believe that fostering a unique and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed will support our ongoing success. Wintrust Financial Corporation, including community banking and financial services subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.

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