Manager, Model Validation at EQ Bank | Canada's Challenger Bank | CA | Rezi

Manager, Model Validation at EQ Bank | Canada's Challenger Bank

Manager, Model Validation

EQ Bank | Canada's Challenger Bank · CA

1 months ago

Manager, Model Validation

EQ Bank | Canada's Challenger Bank · CA

a month ago
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About the Role

The Manager, Model Validation supports the delivery of model validation activities across the Bank, executing validation procedures, contributing to validation strategies, and supporting the effective management of model risk in accordance with the Bank's Model Risk Management Framework and applicable regulatory requirements. The scope includes models used for credit and treasury risk management, including AIRB and IFRS 9 ECL, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and stress testing approaches used to support ICAAP.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to model validation strategies and maintain model validation plans for assigned reviews.
  • Assess whether model frameworks are appropriate for their current or planned use, including the underlying assumptions, mathematical methodology, data, and system implementation.
  • Assess modeling data from extraction through preparation, cleansing, and treatment to determine its suitability for model development.
  • Conduct and document model testing, including outcome analysis, sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, stress testing, benchmark analysis, implementation review, and user acceptance testing.
  • Prepare clear, well-supported validation reports in accordance with the MRMF.
  • Identify model limitations and weaknesses, define the effective range of model use, and assess model risk in line with MRMF principles.
  • Maintain effective communication with model risk stakeholders by setting clear expectations, gathering and sharing required information, and communicating model risk issues and independent recommendations throughout the validation process.
  • Support model governance by ensuring model metadata is accurately captured and tracked in the model risk management system.
  • Contribute to annual model attestations, model risk reporting, and other governance activities as required.
  • Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, regulatory expectations, and leading practices in model risk management, and share relevant insights with model risk stakeholders.
  • Support stakeholders in understanding and meeting their model risk management responsibilities in accordance with the Bank's MRMF and relevant regulatory guidance.
  • Provide independent, constructive feedback to model developers and risk management groups during model development to help identify and remediate model risk issues, while maintaining Model Validation independence.
  • Contribute to knowledge sharing across the Model Risk Management team and with relevant stakeholders.
  • Develop and maintain productive working relationships with model risk stakeholders across the Bank and provide practical guidance on model risk management matters.
  • Escalate difficult, material, or complex project issues to the Director, as appropriate.
  • Escalate difficult or complex project-related issues, as appropriate.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience (5 years preferred) in quantitative modeling and/or model validation within the financial industry.
  • Experience within financial services or another highly regulated environment strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of model risk management and governance.
  • Strong understanding of risk management principles and practices.
  • Strong experience with programming languages, which may include Python, R, SAS, C++, C#, Java, and MATLAB.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent project management, time management, and organizational skills.
  • Excellent technical documentation and report-writing skills.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • All candidates considered for hire must successfully complete a criminal background check and credit check.

Skills

  • Python
  • R
  • SAS
  • C++
  • C#
  • Java
  • MATLAB

Location

  • Toronto, ON

Work Type

  • Hybrid

Experience Level

  • 3-5 years

Education Level

  • Master’s degree or higher in Mathematics, Mathematical Finance, Statistics, Physics, Engineering, Economics, or an equivalent quantitative discipline.

Benefits

  • Competitive discretionary bonus
  • Market leading RRSP match program
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits
  • Employee Share Purchase Plan
  • Maternity/Parental top-up while you care for your little one
  • Generous vacation policy and personal days
  • Virtual events to connect with your fellow colleagues
  • Professional development and comprehensive Career Development program

About the Company

  • At EQ, we're remaking banking so every Canadian gets ahead, every day.
  • Serving nearly 4 million Canadians from coast to coast, we offer a wide variety of financial services from banking and lending, to trust and credit union solutions.
  • We've been at this since 1970, challenging the conventions of traditional banking with smarter, faster, and more connected financial experiences.
  • EQB Inc. (TSX: EQB) is the parent company of Equitable Bank, the country's seventh-largest Schedule I bank by assets, which operates EQ Bank, Canada's Challenger Bank™.
  • EQB Inc. serves nearly 4 million Canadians and manages approximately $150 billion in combined assets under management and administration.

Equal Opportunity

  • EQ is committed to building an inclusive, accessible environment where every employee feels valued, respected, and supported.
  • We believe our organization is stronger — and our people thrive — when we honour and celebrate diverse experiences, identities, and perspectives.
  • We’re equally committed to supporting your growth, both professionally and personally.
  • We provide a barrier‑free recruitment process and work environment.
  • If you require accommodations at any stage, we will work with you to ensure you can bring your best self to the process and beyond.
  • As part of our recruitment process, EQ uses AI to help screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.
  • All AI-enabled outputs are reviewed and validated by our talent team.