Model Risk Management Lead

Ford Motor Company

Model Risk Management Lead helping Ford Credit Bank launch its model governance and validation program. Overseeing quantitative model risk across banking, credit, pricing, collections, and financial crimes.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeMesa • Arizona, Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $94,800 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Model Risk Management, including oversight of model validation and development, statistical programming, and regulatory compliance. Capable of effectively communicating complex concepts to diverse stakeholders while maintaining a robust model inventory and performance monitoring.

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Model Risk ManagementModel ValidationStatistical Programming (SAS, Python, R, SQL)Regression TechniquesMachine Learning

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Hard Skills

Model DevelopmentStatistical ProgrammingRegression TechniquesMachine LearningTime Series TechniquesModel Performance MonitoringModel Inventory ManagementDocumentationData ScienceQuantitative Analysis

Soft Skills

CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAutonomyCollaborationPressure Management

Industry Keywords

Regulatory ComplianceModel RiskEUCSupervisory Guidance SR 26-2Internal AuditsExternal AuditsModel IssuesIssue RemediationRisk AppetiteIndustry Trends

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide oversight of the Bank’s Model Risk Management Program in alignment with the Bank’s risk appetite and supervisory guidance SR 26-2
Oversee independent validation of all models, including non-models and end user computing (EUC)
Ensure models are conceptually sound, statistically robust, fit for purpose, and validation activities are adequately documented
Maintain a complete and accurate model inventory and development and validation documentation
Review ongoing model performance monitoring and escalate deteriorating performance
Monitor model use against approved use and use plans
Track and report model issues and review issue remediation
Assist in reporting consolidated model risk across the Bank
Collaborate with model owners, developers, business stakeholders, and department heads
Communicate model risk management policies, procedures, and expectations
Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging model risk
Assist with regulatory examinations and internal and external audits; respond to findings and corrective actions

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a highly quantitative discipline (e.g. Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or Data Science)
Minimum 5 years of experience in Model Development or Model Validation
Proficiency in statistical programming languages (e.g., SAS, Python, R, or SQL)
Extensive knowledge of regression techniques, machine learning, time series techniques, and other statistical models
Ability to explain complex mathematical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and senior management
Ability to work autonomously with strong ownership mindset
Excellent organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure independently and collaboratively
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
Visa sponsorship is not available

Benefits

Comp & perks

Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
Flexible family care days
Paid parental leave
New parent ramp-up programs
Subsidized back-up child care
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement and fertility treatments
Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
Tuition assistance
Established and active employee resource groups
Paid time off for individual and team community service
Generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time