Model Validation Lead Analyst

BHG Financial

Model Validation Lead Analyst at BHG Financial developing and validating financial models. Ensuring compliance with model risk governance and communicating insights to stakeholders.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform rigorous end-to-end validations, assessing conceptual soundness, data integrity, and mathematical accuracy.
Develop challenger models and conduct sensitivity testing, back-testing, and stress testing to identify potential model limitations.
Ensure all models are compliant with internal MRM policies and support Model Governance in maintaining an accurate model inventory.
Author high-quality technical validation reports communicating findings, risks, and recommendations to leadership.
Review ongoing performance monitoring to detect model decay and ensure models remain fit for purpose.

Requirements

What you’ll need

"This role is not eligible for employer-provided immigration sponsorship. To be considered, applicants must already possess valid U.S. work authorization that will not require sponsorship now or in the future."
Master's or PhD in a quantitative filed such as Statistics, Mathematics, Financial Engineering or Economics.
2-5 years of experience in model development or validation within the financial services industry.
Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and R and advanced knowledge of SQL for data analysis.
Strong understanding of statistical modeling techniques, machine learning/AI, and financial regulations.
Ability to translate complex quantitative concepts into clear, non-technical language for diverse stakeholders.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical/Rx/Dental/Vision coverage for employees and their eligible family members
Competitive PTO and vacation policies
1 Friday off each month for Wellness Weekends
Company 401(k) plan with employer contributions after one year
Company-sponsored training and certification opportunities
Quarterly award ceremonies where top achievers are celebrated and receive additional bonuses
Ongoing volunteer opportunities to give back to the community through our BHG Cares program

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonRSQLstatistical modeling techniquesmachine learningAImodel developmentmodel validationsensitivity testingstress testing

Soft Skills

communicationtranslating complex conceptsreport writinganalytical thinkingproblem-solving