Eagle Bancorp, Inc

supports the Model Risk Officer in the support, administration, validation, and enhancement of model risk management activities at the Bank. The Model Risk function is within Risk the Risk Management Department and responsible for administering the Bank’s model risk management program and executing independent model validation activities.. This includes validation of financial models such as CECL, Capital Planning, Liquidity Stress Testing, and operational models such as customer/account opening models and transaction monitoring models.. This is a unique opportunity for a bank/financial analyst or auditor with an understanding of model risk management and model validation or someone who is proficient in econometrics and the use of related techniques to understand and support Banking specific model validation activities.. Perform model validation activities including reviewing & evaluating a model's conceptual soundness, performance, governance and implementation, and ongoing monitoring.. Drafting deliverables on model validation activities: formal write-up of results/recommendations/conclusions, presentations to model stakeholders and management, ad-hoc written reports, model code exceptions or relevant documentation, monitoring reports.

model validation analyst

Overview We are a values driven organization putting Relationships FIRST . EagleBank (NASDAQ - EGBN) is focused on being Flexible, Involved, Responsive, Strong , and Trusted . By prioritizing meaningful connections with our customers, employees, and shareholders, we relentlessly deliver the most compelling, valuable service to our customers.
EagleBank is committed to inclusion, equity, and respect. We celebrate diversity and intentionally seek out opportunities to learn from one another’s experience. We believe employees are essential to the building of relationships and we prioritize investing in employee growth and wellbeing. Employee involvement is fostered through resource groups, mentorship programs, community service, and scholarship opportunities for continued education. With features including maternity and parental leaves, wellness discounts, healthcare premium sharing, employer funding in your HSA account, and 100% 401(k) matching up to 4%, we pride ourselves in the ways we support our internal relationships.
We understand the need to be creative and flexible when it comes to telecommuting and other alternative work arrangements. This position is eligible for our hybrid remote work and will work in the Rockville, MD office four days per week.
Responsibilities The Model Risk Analyst supports the Model Risk Officer in the support, administration, validation, and enhancement of model risk management activities at the Bank. The Model Risk function is within Risk the Risk Management Department and responsible for administering the Bank’s model risk management program and executing independent model validation activities. This includes validation of financial models such as CECL, Capital Planning, Liquidity Stress Testing, and operational models such as customer/account opening models and transaction monitoring models.
This is a unique opportunity for a bank/financial analyst or auditor with an understanding of model risk management and model validation or someone who is proficient in econometrics and the use of related techniques to understand and support Banking specific model validation activities.
Candidate with advanced technical skills and the desire to learn will be provided with assistance and training to understand and support Banking specific models and their validation.
Qualifications MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
Support Model Risk and the Model Risk Officer on the review, critical assessment, and challenge of models on conceptual soundness, assumptions and limitations, data, developmental evidence in support of modeling choices, performance, implementation, and documentation
Support the development and implementation of model validation and model review testing and monitoring plans and testing code to challenge models through empirical analyses and to verify model implementation.
Review management’s ongoing model monitoring activities
Perform model validation activities including reviewing & evaluating a model's conceptual soundness, performance, governance and implementation, and ongoing monitoring.
Summarize results of the validation and testing of models and communicating results to stakeholders within the Bank both verbally and in writing
Drafting deliverables on model validation activities: formal write-up of results/recommendations/conclusions, presentations to model stakeholders and management, ad-hoc written reports, model code exceptions or relevant documentation, monitoring reports.
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field (e.g., finance, mathematics, economics, accounting, etc.) or the equivalent combination of education and work experience
1-3 years of financial analysis, model/data validation, risk management, audit, or other equivalent experience
High level of proficiency with data analysis, quantitative approaches, and techniques, reporting software
Commitment to learning Banking regulations, processes, and systems and vendor tools that support various banking models.
Proficient writing skills, including the ability to concisely explain technical issues to a non-technical audience.
Preferences:
Experience creating, validating, or auditing models or other data uses.
Financial services industry experience.
Programming experience: Not mandatory, but SQL is desirable.
Basic programming, basic quantitative modeling, and advanced reporting skills are desirable.
Don't meet all the requirements? We encourage you to still apply if you think you are the right person to join our community. We are always interested connecting with people inspired by our mission and values. If you aren’t hired for this position, your resume will remain available for the next year and might be considered for future openings. Note: You can update your resume as often as needed. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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