
Risk Modeling, Data Governance Associate
Santander
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Dallas • Texas • United States
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Salary
💰 $78,750 - $130,000 per year
About the role
- Serves as subject matter expert in designing and implementing data governance frameworks for key reporting and business processes
- Partners with business leaders to ensure data quality and timely delivery
- Performs independent challenge and validation of complex risk models
- Supports special projects as needed
- Identifies, documents, and assesses model data inputs to evaluate completeness, consistency, lineage, and effectiveness of controls
- Defines, documents, and executes data validation requirements for model validation activities
- Performs independent validation of statistical, machine learning, and Generative AI models
- Develops and executes benchmarks, challenger models, and replication analyses
- Assesses overall model health and compliance with data and model risk management policies
- Partners with model owners, developers, and business stakeholders to understand model design and business context
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience – Required
- Master’s Degree or higher in Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, or a related field – Preferred
- 7+ years of experience working with statistical models, developing, and/or validating machine learning or Generative AI solutions, including rigorous testing and documentation – Required
- Quantitative or analytical professional background in Finance, Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline – Required
- Experience in the financial services industry with exposure to data management, risk modeling, and regulatory compliance (e.g., BCBS 239, SR 11-7) – Required
- Prior consulting, advisory, or second-line oversight experience within data governance, model validation, or risk analytics environments – Preferred
- Knowledge of machine learning models, including development, validation, performance testing, and monitoring techniques
- Generative AI expertise, including evaluation of LLM architectures, design decisions, implementation approaches, and associated risks such as hallucinations, bias, and toxicity
- Hands-on experience with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) systems, including document ingestion, chunking strategies, embeddings, retrieval techniques, orchestration frameworks, and response grounding
- Hands-on experience with AWS-native services such as Bedrock, Lambda, API Gateway, S3, IAM, CloudWatch, and MLOps or LLMOps capabilities
- Strong Python proficiency for data manipulation, validation, automation of controls, and development of reproducible, well-documented scripts using version control
- SQL proficiency, including data extraction, joins, aggregation, reconciliation, and validation across multiple data sources
- Experience using Power BI to develop dashboards that visualize data quality metrics, trends, and validation outcomes.
- Proven ability to communicate complex technical, data, and model risk concepts clearly to non-technical governance and risk stakeholders.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to independently challenge model assumptions and conclusions.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, particularly in documenting and explaining complex technical and governance topics.
- Collaborative mindset with the ability to partner effectively with technical teams and business stakeholders.
- High attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and governance standards.
Benefits
- Competitive rewards package
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
data governance frameworksstatistical modelsmachine learningGenerative AIdata validationquantitative analysisPythonSQLPower BIrisk modeling
Soft Skills
analytical thinkingcritical thinkingcommunication skillscollaborationattention to detailindependent validationproblem-solvingdocumentationstakeholder engagementquality assurance