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Job Description
At Regions, the Risk Quantitative Model Validation Analyst serves as a member of a key strategic team that is responsible for performing independent model risk oversight activities, including model identification, determination, classification, inventory management, validation, review, issue remediation testing, reporting, and related activities. The associate will test data products, including models and analytical tools, in the areas of fraud monitoring, cybersecurity, credit scoring, marketing, BSA/AML/OFAC compliance, market risk, capital markets, operational risk, finance and accounting, loan pricing, deposit pricing, loan valuation, and economic capital.
In Model Risk Management and Validation (MRMV), the Risk Quantitative Model Validation Analyst works with multiple teams of validation analysts, governance analysts, as well as automation specialists to validate highly complex quantitative models, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) approaches. The ideal candidate has knowledge in data management, visualization, automation, quantitative modeling methods and programming skills.
Primary Responsibilities
Performs quantitative validation test work under guidance from validation manager and/or senior validation analyst and summarizes test results, conclusions, and issues in model validation report.
Works with large, structured, and unstructured datasets.
Uses quantitative and analytical techniques to validate models focused on accelerating profitable growth and customer engagement, unlocking value across all functional areas of business.
Communicates model issues and limitations to key stakeholders and represents Regions with regulators as needed.
Validates Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence models.
Demonstrates ability to continuously learn and provide value in a dynamic environment.
Fosters interest in MRMV among internal Regions associates when MRMV has postings.
Requirements
This position is exempt from timekeeping requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime pay.
Requirements
Preferences
Skills and Competencies
A control-focused mind-set with strong process improvement capabilities A proven track record of working in teams and of leading projects Ability to manage multiple tasks and work effectively under pressure in a rapidly changing environment Advanced Structure Query Language (SQL) skills Attention to detail, initiative, and ability to work under tight deadlines Comfortable with both relational databases and Hadoop-based data mining frameworks Current knowledge of financial regulations Excellent written and oral communication skills, especially clearly explaining quantitative concepts to non-quantitative audiences Expertise in analyzing large, complex, multi-dimensional datasets using a variety of tools like Python or R Motivated, organized, and team-oriented Proficient in visualization tools like Power Business Intelligencer (BI) Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate with both business and Information Technology (IT) leaders Understanding of statistical and predictive modeling concepts, machine learning approaches, clustering and classification techniques, and recommendation and optimization algorithms
Position Type
Full time
Compensation Details
Pay ranges are job specific and are provided as a point-of-market reference for compensation decisions. Other factors which directly impact pay for individual associates include: experience, skills, knowledge, contribution, job location and, most importantly, performance in the job role. As these factors vary by individuals, pay will also vary among individual associates within the same job.
The target information listed below is based on the Metropolitan Statistical Area Market Range for where the position is located and level of the position.
Benefits Information
Regions offers a benefits package that is flexible, comprehensive and recognizes that "one size does not fit all" for benefits-eligible associates. Listed below is a synopsis of the benefits offered by Regions for informational purposes, which is not intended to be a complete summary of plan terms and conditions.
Please note, benefits and plans may be changed, amended, or terminated with respect to all or any class of associate at any time. To learn more about Regions' benefits, please click or copy the link below to your browser.
https://www.regions.com/about-regions/welcome-portal/benefits
Location Details
Regions Center Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Equal Opportunity Employer/including Disabled/Veterans
Job applications at Regions are accepted electronically through our career site for a minimum of five business days from the date of posting. Job postings for higher-volume positions may remain active for longer than the minimum period due to business need and may be closed at any time thereafter at the discretion of the company.
Regions Financial Corporation (NYSE:RF), with $121 billion in assets, is a member of the S&P 500 Index and is one of the nation's largest full-service providers of consumer and commercial banking, wealth management, mortgage, and insurance products and services. Regions serves customers in 16 states across the South, Midwest and Texas, and through its subsidiary, Regions Bank, operates approximately 1,700 banking offices and 2,000 ATMs. Additional information about Regions and its full line of products and services can be found at www.regions.com.