Senior Model Validation Director

Senior Model Validation Director –
SMBC Group

SMBC Group is a leading global financial institution headquartered in Tokyo, with a heritage of over 130 years and a workforce of 80,000 employees across 40 countries. It operates a diversified portfolio of banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance services.

As part of the Risk Management Department, the Model Validation Group enhances the Model Risk Management framework for the Americas Division. The Senior Model Validation Director will lead model validation and governance activities, provide day‑to‑day support for model risk management, and act as an escalation point for complex decisions.

• Conduct model validation and model risk governance across SMBC businesses and group companies.
• Apply robust model validation methodology to assess conceptual soundness, implementation quality, and ongoing monitoring.
• Develop and apply model quality assessment and approval criteria to ensure integrity of implementation, inputs, outputs, monitoring, and reporting.
• Communicate findings to management and stakeholders, including recommendations.
• Summarize and present validation results to the model risk management committee.
• Ensure business continuity under all conditions, adhering to guidelines and deadlines.

• 10+ years of wholesale credit modeling or validation experience in Financial Services.
• Master’s degree in Quantitative Math, Finance, Physics, or a related field.
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills.
• Problem‑solving ability and capacity to work across multiple cross‑functional efforts.
• Effective interpersonal skills with strong written communication.
• Rapid learning curve in areas of limited prior experience.

SMBC’s hybrid workforce model allows employees to work from home and from an SMBC office. Candidates will learn more about the specific hybrid schedule during the interview process. Hybrid work may not be permitted for certain roles.

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Anticipated salary range: $202,000 – $235,000, plus an annual discretionary incentive award and a competitive benefits portfolio.