Model Risk Analyst III - Validation
M&T BankFull Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
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The role involves leading validation, monitoring, and governance of rule-based detection models, data pipelines, vendor models, and ML/AI models, with a focus on AML and sanctions models, ongoing performance oversight, risk mitigation, regulatory support, and culture building.
The role requires being detail-oriented, technically strong, and collaborative, with understanding of financial crime typologies, risk analytics, model lifecycle governance, and nuances of AML, sanctions models, SR 11-7, BSA/AML, OFAC, FATF, and FinCEN standards.
The role reports into the Head of Model Risk Management and collaborates closely with model developers, compliance leads, engineering partners, internal audit, executives, bank partners, regulators, and legal teams.
Mercury has a fast-paced environment obsessed with crafting thoughtful tools, protecting against financial crimes, enabling product velocity and innovation, and championing model risk management as a core function.
Strong candidates are detail-oriented, technically strong, and collaborative individuals with hands-on experience in model validation, financial crime detection, risk analytics, and regulatory compliance in a fast-paced fintech setting.
Banking services for startups and founders
Mercury provides banking services specifically designed for startups, regardless of their size or stage of development. Their offerings include free checking and savings accounts, debit and credit cards, and options for domestic and international wire transfers, as well as treasury and venture debt services. The platform is user-friendly, allowing founders to manage their finances with ease. What sets Mercury apart from traditional banks is its focus on the startup community, offering programs that connect founders with valuable resources and advice to help them succeed. The goal of Mercury is to empower startups by providing them with the financial tools and support they need to grow and thrive.