Senior Manager, Credit Risk Model Validation

Application Deadline:

05/15/2025

Address:

100 King Street West

Job Family Group:

Audit, Risk & Compliance

Seeking a skilled and experienced professional to join our Model Risk Management Team as a Senior Manager, Model Risk, Credit Risk. As a Senior Manager in our second line of defense risk management, governance, and control function, you will play a pivotal role in the validation of credit risk models, with particular emphasis on wholesale borrower risk rating models and wholesale Stress Testing (CCAR/EWST) models. Experience in other credit risk families such as Allowance (IFRS 9 /CECL) models, retail Stress Testing (CCAR/EWST) models, credit adjudication and account management models and retail AIRB is also relevant. This dynamic position requires a balance of leadership/people manager and individual contributor skills.

Key Role Responsibilities:

• Model Risk Review and Effective Challenge: You perform the validation of models, other estimation approaches and critical tool calculators and assess the model risk to confirm model appropriateness and capability for a designated portfolio. You are responsible for providing effective challenge to the credit risk models during model development and communicating decisions regarding model use to the business to ensure transparency and understanding of models and model risks. You assess the models’ capabilities, stress points and limitations; you assess the associated model risk and the controls in place to mitigate identified risks.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Effective communication is crucial in this role. You will manage relationships with model developers, owners, and users, influencing and advising on model risk-related matters. Your ability to explain complex technical concepts in everyday language will set you apart.

• Project Management: Recommends business priorities, advises on resource requirements, and develops roadmap for strategic execution. Manages resources and leads the execution of strategic initiatives to deliver on business and financial goals.

• Change Management: BMO is at the forefront of innovation in model risk management. You will be part of the team that drives change by embracing new technology platforms, tools, and operating models. Leads change management programs of varying scope and type, including readiness assessments, planning, stakeholder management, execution, evaluation, and sustainment of initiatives.

• Regulatory Expertise: Acts as a subject matter expert on relevant regulations and policies. May network with industry contacts to gain competitive insights and best practices. Interprets new regulations and assesses impacts to the program / portfolio validation framework.

• Risk Understanding: You will need to connect the dots between technical issues and business considerations.

What we are looking for:

• A MSc or PhD in quantitative fields such as statistics, applied mathematics, financial mathematics, data science, actuarial sciences, electrical engineering, or related fields.

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in model development and/or validation within a financial institution, particularly in the credit risk area.

• Certifications: While qualifications like CFA are helpful, they are not mandatory.

• Experience in credit risk models, including Stress Testing & loss forecasting, AIRB and Adjudication/Account Management.

• Proficiency in a programming language such as Python, R, and SAS (Python is preferred).

• Proficiency in working with relational databases – SQL or Oracle.

• Working with Big data tools and Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure) is a plus.

• A can-do attitude and a research, deep-dive mindset.

Our team values flexibility, collaboration and in-person engagement. This position is located in Toronto and offers flexibility with a hybrid work arrangement where the successful candidate will spend at least 2 days per week on-site and the other days remote.

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Salary: $92,400.00 - $171,600.00

Pay Type: Salaried

The above represents BMO Financial Group’s pay range and type.

BMO Financial Group’s total compensation package will vary based on the pay type of the position and may include performance-based incentives, discretionary bonuses, as well as other perks and rewards. BMO also offers health insurance, tuition reimbursement, accident and life insurance, and retirement savings plans. To view more details of our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.bmo.com/global/en/Total-Rewards

About Us

At BMO we are driven by a shared Purpose: Boldly Grow the Good in business and life. It calls on us to create lasting, positive change for our customers, our communities and our people. By working together, innovating and pushing boundaries, we transform lives and businesses, and power economic growth around the world.

As a member of the BMO team you are valued, respected and heard, and you have more ways to grow and make an impact. We strive to help you make an impact from day one – for yourself and our customers. We’ll support you with the tools and resources you need to reach new milestones, as you help our customers reach theirs. From in-depth training and coaching, to manager support and network-building opportunities, we’ll help you gain valuable experience, and broaden your skillset.

To find out more visit us at https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/en.

BMO is committed to an inclusive, equitable and accessible workplace. By learning from each other’s differences, we gain strength through our people and our perspectives. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please contact your recruiter.

Note to Recruiters: BMO does not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to BMO, directly or indirectly, will be considered BMO property. BMO will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. A recruiting agency must first have a valid, written and fully executed agency agreement contract for service to submit resumes.