Model Risk & Validation Lead

Guardian Life

Model Risk & Validation Lead at Guardian managing model validations across insurance and financial products. Collaborating with teams to ensure compliance and quality of model outputs in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeNew York City • New York, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $103,450 - $169,960 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform validations of models across the company in an independent manner
Review the end-to-end process of the model, including inputs, calculations, and outputs
Communicate validation results and discuss issues or challenges with stakeholders
Engage in the entire model lifecycle including supporting validation efforts during model development phases
Lead presentations related to model validation outcomes and emerging model risks

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in the insurance or financial services industry
Very strong technical skills with a variety of modeling platforms
Proven leadership and communication skills
FSA preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

model validationmodel lifecycle managementmodel developmentdata analysisstatistical modelingrisk assessmentcalculations reviewinput/output analysis

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder engagementproblem-solving

Certifications

FSA