CCAR and CECL Model Implementation Director

Huntington National Bank•Cincinnati, OH

2d•$125,000 - $255,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Implementation Director oversees the implementation and execution of models and related data controls used in CCAR and CECL processes. The role leads the end-to-end technical implementation of a broad suite of models and associated processes, emphasizing effective controls, accurate and complete data, and efficient execution aligned with financial reporting schedules. The director works across model development groups and leads discussions with business leaders, Model Risk Management, regulators, and external auditors. The role is expected to foster effective risk management, accountability, and risk awareness throughout the organization. The director leads implementation and execution teams, performs and oversees attribution analyses and testing of model assumptions and limitations, develops execution controls, and monitors integrated model results. The role also improves legacy production processes, advances AI adoption through agentic workflows and efficiency enhancements, and contributes to data management, including identification of key inputs and critical data elements and documentation of data lineage. The director presents CCAR and CECL results to management committees and provides strategic direction through platform changes, migrations, new portfolio onboarding, and technology adoption. The position is office-based. The posting describes the company’s office approach as potentially allowing flexible arrangements for certain positions, with specific arrangements determined by the hiring team. The stated annual base compensation range is $125,000–$255,000, and the role is eligible for an applicable incentive compensation plan. Huntington also lists health insurance, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid leave programs, paid holidays, and paid time off.

Requirements

Master’s or Ph.D. in a quantitative degree.
At least 10 years of experience working with model risk management, external audit, and regulators within a large bank environment.
Experience with multiple software environments, including SAS, Python, or R.
Experience developing or executing models for use within CCAR or CECL processes.

Nice To Haves

Clear written and verbal communication skills with all levels of management.
Experience performing supervisory functions, including hiring, promoting, demoting, and terminating employees; conducting performance appraisals; and coaching and developing staff.

Responsibilities

Lead a team responsible for implementation and execution of a broad suite of CCAR and CECL models, including credit loss, payoff rate, asset balance projection, operations loss forecast, deposit balance, and NII/NIE line-item models.
Perform attribution analyses for model executions, test model assumptions and limitations, and assist with ongoing monitoring of integrated model results.
Develop and execute controls to ensure accurate model execution.
Improve existing and legacy processes to optimize production runtime without loss of accuracy.
Advance AI adoption through agentic workflows and execution-efficiency improvements.
Lead group efforts in data management, including identifying key inputs and critical data elements and helping determine and document data lineage.
Represent CCAR and CECL process results to management committees, including the capital planning committee and allowance committee.
Develop implementation and execution analysts and leads.
Provide strategic direction amid platform changes and migrations, onboarding of new portfolios, and adoption of new technologies.
Lead discussions on implementation activities with business leaders, Model Risk Management, regulators, and external auditors.
Foster a culture of effective risk management, accountability, and risk awareness.
Perform supervisory functions, including employment decisions, performance appraisals, and coaching and staff development.