Model Risk Management Lead

Ford Motor Company

Model Risk Management Lead optimizing models and analytics within Ford Credit Bank operations. Collaborate with banking professionals to ensure compliance with the MRM program and regulatory standards.

Posted 7/7/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $94,800 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a vital role in an exciting and dynamic team of banking professionals to stand up and begin operations of the de novo Bank.
The Model Risk Management (MRM) Lead will be the technical subject matter expert for the models and analytics used to run the Bank.
You will gain broad exposure across credit scoring, pricing, collections, financial crimes, expected credit loss methodologies, and more.
This individual will report directly to the Bank’s Director of MRM and will assist in the execution of the MRM program in compliance with the Bank’s policy and procedures and regulatory expectations.
The MRM Lead will ensure the appropriate identification, assessment, validation, and ongoing monitoring of models and quantitative methodologies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’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 various regression techniques, machine learning, times series techniques, and other statistical models
Exceptional ability to explain complex mathematical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and senior management
Demonstrated ability to work autonomously as a self-starter with strong ownership mindset
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work well under pressure both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

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 and more
Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
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
A 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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Model Risk ManagementQuantitative MethodologiesCredit ScoringPricing ModelsCollections AnalyticsExpected Credit Loss MethodologiesTime Series Techniques

Soft Skills

Exceptional CommunicationOrganizational SkillsAutonomous Work EthicTeam CollaborationPressure Management

Certifications

Master’s Degree in Quantitative Discipline