Manager, Risk Strategy
SentiLink · Remote · United States ·
COMPENSATION
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Listed on the employer's job board (Ashby)
- Fully remote (US)
- Lead 3+ person team
- Python + SQL required
- Model risk expertise
- $210k-$240k base
You will own the end-to-end model risk function, setting long-term strategy while handling day-to-day governance details. The role requires leading a growing team of data scientists and governance professionals to balance rigorous compliance with rapid product deployment.
This position serves as a bridge between technical teams, customers, and regulators. You will manage customer relationships regarding governance standards and prepare validation reports for auditors and internal leadership.
What you'll do
- Lead and scale a team of data scientists and governance professionals
- Define strategy for automation, standardization, and industry benchmarks
- Manage performance monitoring, drift analysis, and fair lending assessments
- Handle customer-facing calls and collaborate with bank model risk teams
- Prepare validation reports and documentation for regulators and auditors
- Track governance findings through remediation and manage team roadmap
- Perform hands-on technical work to mentor team or unblock projects
What you'll need
- 8+ years in model risk management, validation, or quantitative risk
- 4+ years managing and scaling model risk or governance teams
- Deep knowledge of SR 11-7, SR 26-2, OCC guidance, and fair lending
- Proficiency in Python and SQL with ability to interrogate model methodology
- Strong analytical skills using Excel or Google Sheets
- Bachelor's degree in Math, Statistics, CS, Engineering, or Economics
- Must be legally authorized to work and reside in the US
Nice to have
- Experience with fraud, identity verification, or credit risk models
- Background supporting model governance at banks or regulated institutions
- Familiarity with AWS services like S3 and SageMaker
- Experience using GitHub for version control
- Master's degree in a quantitative field
Stack
- Python 3
- PostgreSQL
- AWS
- EC2
- S3
- RDS
- Redshift
How you'll work
- Fully remote within the United States
- Digital-first company with US and India collaboration
- Regular in-person meetings for relationship building
What you get
- Base salary range $210,000 to $240,000 per year
- Equity compensation included
- Employer-paid group health insurance for dependents
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Flexible paid time off
- Home office stipend provided