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How much do model validation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for model validation in the United States is $52.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $39.42 and $63.22 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a model validation?

A Model Validation job involves assessing and verifying the accuracy, reliability, and performance of mathematical and statistical models used in finance, risk management, or other industries. Professionals in this role conduct independent testing, evaluate assumptions, and ensure models comply with regulatory and internal standards. They identify weaknesses, suggest improvements, and help mitigate potential risks associated with model usage. Model validators often work with machine learning models, credit risk models, or trading algorithms, depending on the industry.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the model validation position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Model Validation professional, you need strong quantitative, statistical, and analytical skills, often supported by a degree in mathematics, statistics, finance, or a related field. Proficiency with programming languages such as Python or R, statistical modeling software, and familiarity with regulatory guidelines like SR 11-7 or CCAR is essential. Outstanding attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and clear communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These competencies are crucial for rigorously assessing complex models, documenting findings, and collaborating effectively with model developers and risk management teams.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in model validation roles?

One common challenge in Model Validation is staying up-to-date with evolving regulatory requirements and industry best practices, which can impact how models should be tested and documented. Model validators often work with highly complex financial or risk models, requiring strong analytical skills to assess underlying assumptions and potential risks. Additionally, balancing the need for thoroughness with tight deadlines and collaborating with model developers to address issues can be demanding. However, overcoming these challenges offers valuable opportunities to build expertise, work cross-functionally, and play a critical role in ensuring the integrity and reliability of key business decisions.

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Infographic showing various 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 $108,152 per year, or $52 per hour.

Model Validation Associate Director

The Depository Trust Clearing

Jersey City, NJ • Hybrid

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?  

Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets.  We're committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact.  We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay and Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
  • Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
  • Pension / Retirement benefits 
  • Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
  • DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee). 

The Impact You will have in this role:

Model Risk Management, MRM is responsible for overseeing enterprise-wide model risk management and supporting front-line units in managing model risk. MRM provides oversight of day-to-day model risk management activities to identify, measure, monitor, and manage risk related to the design, development, and implementation and use of models. Per the Federal Reserve Supervision and Regulator guidance (SR 11-7), Model Validation is the set of processes and activities intended to verify that models are performing as expected, in line with their design objectives and business uses. Effective validation helps to ensure that models are sound, identifying potential limitations and assumptions and assessing their possible impact. All model components, inputs, processing, outputs, and reports, are subject to validation and applies equally to models developed in-house and to those purchased from or developed by vendors or consultants. The Model Validation team is also responsible for evaluating the Model Performance Monitoring Plan for each model, and continuously assessing the results to ensure that models are performing as expected.

Your Primary Responsibilities:

  • Perform hands-on validations and reviews, write quality model validation reports, and provide model approvals.
  • Collaborate with the Project Management Office (PMO) to maintain a viable model validation schedule, coordinate and oversee model validation, and review performed by the model validators to ensure timeliness, quality, and effective challenge.
  • Work with the model owner, model developer, and model user on all aspects of model validation and issue resolution.
  • Prepare model validation and review presentations to the Model Risk Governance Council (MRGC) meetings for model approval, model issue tracking and resolution. Present results and finding resolutions to the Model Risk Governance Council (MRGC).
  • Collaborate with the Operations & Management Assurance (OM&A) team to ensure the highest quality of validation, annual review, and Model Performance Monitoring (MPM) reports.
  • Interface with the auditors and regulators on all aspects of model validation.
  • Challenge the model performance and methodologies at monthly MRGC review meeting.
  • Perform ad hoc analysis to identify model limitations and performance issues. Recommend action plan for remediation.
  • Review Model Performance Monitoring (MPM) metrics and plans according to firmwide Model Performance Monitoring (MPM) standards and opine on the appropriateness of the metrics and plans.
  • Present Model Performance Monitoring (MPM) reviews, oversight results, and finding resolutions to the Model Risk Governance Council (MRGC).
  • Challenge Model Performance Monitoring (MPM) reports at monthly Model Risk Governance Council (MRGC) review meeting.
  • Review low-tier models and non-models and enforce established controls.
  • Knowledge of the financial market and products. Experience in model validation and or model development. Familiarity with regulatory requirements on Model Risk Management(SR 11-7 and CCAS rules).
  • Proficiency in programming languages (For example, SQL,Python, R, SAS, C/C++).
  • Mitigates risk by following established procedures and monitoring controls, spotting key errors and demonstrating strong ethical behavior.

**NOTE:  The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above. **

Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience. 
  • Master's or Ph.D. in Finance, or a related STEM discipline

Talents Needed for Success:

  • Serves as a trusted coach or mentor within the organization.
  • Communicates openly keeping everyone across the organization informed.

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

With over 50 years of experience, DTCC is the premier post-trade market infrastructure for the global financial services industry. From 20 locations around the world, DTCC, through its subsidiaries, automates, centralizes, and standardizes the processing of financial transactions, mitigating risk, increasing transparency, enhancing performance and driving efficiency for thousands of broker/dealers, custodian banks and asset managers. Industry owned and governed, the firm innovates purposefully, simplifying the complexities of clearing, settlement, asset servicing, transaction processing, trade reporting and data services across asset classes, bringing enhanced resilience and soundness to existing financial markets while advancing the digital asset ecosystem. In 2024, DTCC's subsidiaries processed securities transactions valued at U.S. $3.7 quadrillion and its depository subsidiary provided custody and asset servicing for securities issues from over 150 countries and territories valued at U.S. $99 trillion. DTCC's Global Trade Repository service, through locally registered, licensed, or approved trade repositories, processes more than 25 billion messages annually. To learn more, please visit us at www.dtcc.com or connect with us on LinkedIn, X, YouTube, Facebook and Instagram.

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork.  When you join our team, you'll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It's the chance to make a difference at a company that's truly one of a kind.

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Our Risk Management teams work to protect the safety and soundness of our systems and are responsible for identifying, managing, measuring and mitigating a spectrum of key risk types including credit, market, liquidity, systemic, operational and technology in all existing and new products, activities, processes and systems.