Accounting Manager - Hicksville, United States - VIP

Description

Position Title
Model Risk Mgmt Validation Analyst

Location
NYCB Plaza -102 (Hicksville, NY)

Job Summary
A Model Risk Management Validation Analyst supports the implementation and execution of the Bank-wide model risk management policy. This includes the review of complex models used within the organization, model development documentations, model code, and model performance.

The Model Risk Management Validation Analyst prepares written validation reports, makes recommendations, and follows up and tracks ongoing model risk issues.

Pay Range:
$71, $87, $132,600.00


Job Responsibilities:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Performs independent validation of selected models to assess the conceptual soundness of model design and development, ongoing monitoring, and outcomes analysis.

Replicates the model code, reviews model development documentation and model inputs, processing, and outputs.
Develops and maintains effective partnerships with analysts, model owners, business level risk management teams and auditors, internal and external.

Prepares written model validation reports and provides recommendations for the design, development, back testing, implementation and recalibration of models owned by the model development team.

Tracks remediation progress and resolution status for identified model deficiencies.

Assists in the development and maintenance of comprehensive reporting on the deficiencies identified, remediation status, and other critical data elements with respect to remediation.

Performs special projects, and additional duties and responsibilities as required.

Where applicable and when performing the responsibilities of the job, employees are accountable to maintain Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and adhere to internal control policies and procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Computational Finance or related field required.
Master's degree preferred. One to two years of experience validating financial services related models.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of banking and credit risk including key risk drivers.
Knowledge of basic risk management concepts and principles, valuation of basic instruments and basic accounting principles.
Knowledge of financial markets, interest rates and potential impact of current economic activity. Strong quantitative and analytical skills.
Excellent knowledge of statistics, mathematics and financial risk modeling.
Proficiency in SAS, Excel, Matlab, R and/or VBA Strong problem solving and research abilities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Good project coordination and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and prioritize work appropriately.
Ability to work with all levels of management and staff across all lines of business in the Bank.
Ability to work independently and on a team and follow through assignments to completion.

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