Model Risk Management Senior Analyst - Model Risk Management

This position is 100% remote within the Bank's footprint. Employee will work full time remote outside of a Wes Banco location (may occasionally attend in person meetings, although primary functions of the role are performed remotely).

Model risk management (MRM) refers to the overseeing of risk defined by potential adverse consequences from decisions based on incorrect or misused models. MRM aims to employ techniques, practices or behaviors that will identify, measure and mitigate model risk across the Bank - the potential of model error or wrongful model usage.

The MRM Senior Analyst will support the SVP MRM Officer in the implementation and execution of Bank-wide MRM policies, standards and procedures, including model validation, model governance and performance monitoring, in conformance with regulatory guidance. The MRM Senior Analyst will attend and participate in meetings with the SVP MRM Officer and Senior Bank Management.

• Supports the creation and maintenance of the Bank-wide model inventory and model risk rating.
• Assists the SVP MRM Officer in performing independent validation and testing of Bank-wide risk models in accordance with MRM Policy as well as Model Validation Standards, Procedures and Templates.
• Evaluates the conceptual soundness of model specifications; the reasonableness of assumptions and reliability of inputs; the completeness of testing performed to support the correctness of the implementation; the robustness of numerical aspects; the suitability and comprehensiveness of performance metrics and risk measures associated with use of models.
• Assesses and measures the potential impact of model limitations, parameter estimation error or deviations from model assumptions; compares model outputs with empirical evidence and/or outputs from model benchmarks.
• Documents and presents observations to SVP MRM Officer and to model owners and users; recommends management action plans, and tracks remediation progress.
• Evaluates and monitors model performance reports on an on-going basis to ensure models remain valid, as well as contributes to the Bank-wide model risk and control assessment.
• Provides on demand support during regulatory exams of MRM and periodic reviews performed by Internal Audit.
• Engages in continued education through the company’s internal training webinars.
• Performs any other MRM-related tasks as needed.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Banking is a highly regulated industry and you will be expected to acquire and maintain a proficiency in the Bank's policies and procedures, and adhere to all laws, rules and regulations that are applicable to your conduct and the work you will be performing.
• Will also be expected to complete all assigned compliance training in a timely manner.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Word and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to utilize tools provided in performing job responsibilities.
• Willingness to provide a level of service which will clearly differentiate us from our competitors.
• Professional demeanor in appearance, interpersonal relations, work ethics and attitude.
• Possess clear, concise, effective written and oral communication skills to effectively express thoughts, ideas and concepts to management, bank employees and bank customers in a collaborative and solutions-oriented manner.
• Must possess high level of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multi-task and keep documentation organized.
• Ability to take initiatives and work independently.
• Strong business writing skills.
• Ability to make, review and analyze information and make appropriate recommendations.

• The wage range for the Model Risk Management Senior Analyst position is $110,000 - $130,000 annually.
• The position includes 17 days of PTO (Paid Time Off), 5 days of STD (Short Term Disability), 11 annual paid holidays and 1 float holiday.
• Wes Banco has an excellent benefits package to include medical, dental, and vision, Health Care Flexible Spending, Dependent Care Flexible Spending, Transportation Fringe Benefit Plan, Group Life, Long Term Disability, Optional Life, access to voluntary benefit products such as Cancer, Term & Universal Life, Accident, Short-Term Disability and Critical Illness policies, and other ancillary benefit products. Wes Banco also offers 401(k) with employee match.
• Graduate degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics or other related field required.
• Quantitative analysis experience in a discipline relevant to risk management to include statistical analysis, mathematical modeling required; experience within consulting or banking preferred.
• Experience with analytical tools such as Python, R, MATLAB, SAS, SQL, MS Office required.