Senior Model Validation Analyst

Overview

United Community is seeking a Senior Model Validation Analyst to manage and execute independent validation activities for financial and non‑financial risk models. This role involves validating methodologies used for measuring and analyzing risk across credit, market, liquidity, compliance, and loss provisioning. The Senior Analyst will lead model documentation reviews, prepare model risk reports, and assist the Director of Validation in guiding a team of associates through the validation book‑of‑work.

• Validate models used in credit risk, market risk, liquidity, capital planning, and forecasting.
• Evaluate assumptions, inputs, and outputs for conceptual soundness and performance.
• Ensure third‑party validations meet UCBI standards.
• Assist in annual risk assessments and execute model reviews.
• Provide guidance and review validation work for junior analysts.
• Update inventory, plan validation schedules, and track findings.
• Communicate validation results to model owners, senior management, and governance committees.
• Track ongoing model performance and recommend recalibration or redevelopment.
• Keep current on regulatory expectations (SR 11‑7, OCC 2011‑12) and industry best practices.

• Advanced degree in Statistics, Econometrics, Economics, Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.
• 5–10 years of experience in model risk management, financial modeling, quantitative analysis, or risk management.
• Strong technical quantitative skills and critical thinking ability.
• Hands‑on experience with Python or R (Python preferred).
• Robust understanding of risk modeling practices, especially credit and market risk.
• Direct experience with regulatory guidance (SR 11‑7, OCC Bulletin 2011‑12).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Experience managing associates and leading validation projects.
• Familiarity with machine learning and advanced statistical techniques.

May supervise certain validation activities and mentor junior analysts. May manage validation‑related projects.

• Professional office environment; standard office equipment usage.
• Sedentary work with occasional standing, stooping, and typing.
• Schedule flexibility for evenings and weekends as needed.
• Up to 10% travel required.

• Must pass background and credit check.
• Full‑time position.

USD $0.00 - USD $0.00 /Yr.

We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.