Director, Credit Models and Methodology

What is the Opportunity?

Manage a team that is accountable for the development and oversight of the wholesale/Retail credit models, including IRB parameters and Stress & Impairment models (IFRS9, CECL, CCAR, EWST). This group will spearhead the approval process with the Credit Model Governance Committee (CMGC - voting members consist of three SVPs within GRM).

What will you do?

• Execute and communicate the strategic plan for credit models across internal stakeholders and regulators.
• Design and implement robust controls to strengthen the wholesale model governance framework
• Build and develop a strong technical talent pool with a focus on career progression and succession planning
• Lead model development activities including data collection, model development, testing and documentation
• Oversee data management for modeling, ensuring infrastructure supports model development and enhancements
• Evaluate and introduce new techniques for model building, staying current with best practices
• Understand and articulate different strategic options and make strong recommendations, to Senior Director, CMM.
• Manage internal stakeholder relationships, ensuring effective model governance and project execution

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• 7+ years of relevant work experience in credit risk modeling (IRB, IFRS9, CCAR, CECL and EWST)
• Master or PhD degrees in a quantitative area (statistics, mathematics or mathematical finance or engineering) or equivalent professional qualification
• Extensive experience with robust data infrastructure, programming proficiency (e.g., Python, SQL, SAS) and credit risk model development.
• Exceptionally strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly in explaining complex concepts to non-technical audiences.

Nice-to-have

• Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional environment. Being able to lead, motivate, and inspire a team towards a common goal.
• Creativity to go beyond current tools and deliver optimal solutions.
• Prior experience in the credit risk model development
• Familiarity with additional programming languages or tools (e.g. cloud-based platforms) to enhance data processing and modeling capabilities.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best, progressive thinking to keep growing, and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper. We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses and flexible benefits
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in an agile, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team

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Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the application deadline date above

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