VP/FVP, Model Risk Manager

Cathay Bank • El Monte, CA

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About The Position

The FVP of Model Risk Management (MRM) is part of Risk Management and is responsible for the Bank's MRM Program. Must have a foundational understanding of model risk, credit risk, market risk, interest rate risk, pricing risk, market risk, and financial risk. The position requires owning and managing model risk management, ensuring business processes related to models are following applicable governance and policy requirements including, reviewing model risk and control process adherence by owners; documenting and presenting observations to the SVP, Director of ERM and to model owners and users, tracking remediation progress; and ongoing updates and maintenance of model inventory logs. Should possess a conceptual understanding of various model techniques used in banking such as those involving interest rate risk, credit and deposit models, asset liability models, cash flow valuation and option pricing models; and economic capital estimation models used within various Business units of the Bank.

Requirements

• Masters' degree preferably in a quantitative field (e.g. Statistics, Engineering, Mathematics, Etc.) highly preferred, not required.
• At least 10 years of Model Risk Management experience in financial services.
• Sound knowledge of statistical modeling concepts and industry best practices with model owners, developers, risk managers and other stakeholders.
• Experience with analytical or data manipulation tools (e.g. SAS).

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the overall aspects of the Model Risk Program inclusive of improvement, implementation and the execution of the program, MRM policy, Standards, and procedures to ensure they remain appropriate and consistent with regulatory requirements and expectations.
• Execute against the bank's strategic Model Risk roadmap.
• Monitor compliance with the MRM policy by working directly with key stakeholders.
• Oversee and manage model risk assessments process and assess results.
• Oversee model identification and attestation process and model inventory.
• Manage the model validation and schedule and assessing results.
• Assess the adequacy of actions taken by model owners to remediate model issues.
• Manage and access the results of the change log report and ongoing monitoring process.
• Accountable to establish and monitor key risk indicators and model risk aggregation.
• Report on the status of the MRM Program to applicable Management Board Committees.
• Communicate and engage with regulators and respond to requests as needed.
• As needed, perform independent validation of models, in accordance with supervisory guidance and internal policies.
• Possess functional knowledge of risk management processes and functions.
• Approve the use of the models and monitor risks with the bank's models.
• Advise model owners during the development of a new model or implement model overlays.
• Translate identifying model risks into business implications and propose mitigation strategies to the business and senior management.
• Serve as Risk Management's contact with Model owners.
• Provide training across the bank as required.
• Collaborate with business units to execute the governance framework, policies, and procedures.
• Recruit and manage external vendors as needed for complex model validations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Master's degree