Model Risk Governance Specialist

Location: Montreal, QC (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)

Overview:

Seeking a Model Risk Governance Specialist to support Model Risk Management (MRM) activities within a leading global banking organization. This role focuses on model governance, regulatory compliance, model inventory management, reporting, stakeholder coordination, and policy oversight.

Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and manage the enterprise model inventory.
Ensure adherence to model risk management policies and regulatory requirements.
Prepare governance reports for senior management, auditors, and regulators.
Track and coordinate remediation of model validation findings and recommendations.
Support annual model attestation and inventory review processes.
Update and maintain model risk policies, standards, and procedures.
Collaborate with model validators, business stakeholders, and implementation teams.
Assist with operational risk and RCSA activities.





Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's or master's degree in finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
3+ years of experience in Model Risk Management, Risk Governance, Model Validation, or related banking risk functions.
Solid analytical, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a rapid-paced setting.

Preferred Qualifications:
Python programming experience.
Knowledge of AI/ML model governance or validation.
Familiarity with banking regulations and model risk frameworks.
Experience with model inventory systems, internal audits, and policy documentation.

📌 Model Risk Governance Specialist Montreal
🏢 Vertage
📍 Montreal