Director, Model Risk Validation

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We are seeking a future team member for the role of DIRECTOR to join our MODEL RISK MANAGEMENT team. This role is located in PUNE.

In this role, you will lead the organization’s enterprise-wide approach to model validation and risk oversight.

• Lead, mentor, and grow teams responsible for model validation, risk assessment, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversee end-to-end model validation activities for high-impact, high-risk models (Credit Risk, Treasury Risk, Market Risk, Pricing, Forecasting, Capital Stress Testing, AI, and Financial Crimes)
• Approve validation methodologies including conceptual soundness, outcome analysis, benchmarking, and implementation verification.
• Monitor model performance metrics, remediation progress, and ongoing validation requirements.
• Serve as a key point of contact for regulators during exams and inquiries.
• Collaborate with the heads of Modeling, Data Science, Finance, Risk, and Technology to ensure alignment with BNY’s risk management framework and regulatory expectations.
• Behave ethically and adhere to BNY’s standards, including the Code of Conduct and applicable policies.
• Serve as a role model in creating and sustaining a strong risk culture and support the development of team members.

To be successful in this role, we are seeking the following:

• Master's Degree or PhD in a quantitative discipline, including engineering, mathematics, physics, statistics, econometrics.
• Strong understanding of regulatory guidance, such as SR 11-7, CCAR, Basel, CECL, etc.
• Experience leading and developing high-performing quantitative teams.
• Possess a strong analytical background with a solid theoretical foundation coupled with advanced programming, documentation, and communications skills.
• Minimum 10 years of responsible experience in model risk, model validation, or quantitative risk management, including several years in leadership roles.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with senior executives, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Proficiency in analytical tools (Python, C/C++, C#, Java, FORTRAN, MATLAB, SAS) as well as mathematical/statistical software packages.

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BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

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