[Hiring] Senior Model Validation Manager @M&T Bank

Role Description

The Senior Validation Manager will lead the independent validation of the Bank’s commercial capital planning and CECL models. This role is responsible for technical leadership of the commercial CCAR/CECL validation portfolio and management of a quantitative validation team. This is a hands-on technical leadership role. The successful candidate will be expected to engage deeply in model methodology, data integrity, performance analysis, and independent replication. The position requires strong quantitative judgment, intellectual rigor, and the ability to challenge complex modeling frameworks in a clear and disciplined manner. The role reports directly to the Head of Model Risk Management and serves as the domain lead for commercial model validation.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in a quantitative discipline (including Statistics, Mathematics, Engineering, Business Management) with 7 years of relevant financial services experience (including model development, model validation, analytics) inclusive of 4 years’ managerial experience or in lieu of degree a combined minimum of 10 years’ higher education and relevant work experience.
• Advanced degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Quantitative Finance, Engineering, Economics, or related quantitative discipline strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in risk model validation and/or development.

Requirements

• Demonstrated technical knowledge of advanced software packages used in analytics (e.g., SAS, QRM, Strategic Analytics, Monte Carlo software).
• Significant experience validating or developing commercial credit risk, stress testing, or CECL models.
• Demonstrated expertise in:
  • Wholesale credit modeling
  • Data quality testing and forensic data analysis
  • Model performance evaluation and benchmarking
  • Regulatory expectations under SR 11-7
• Strong programming proficiency (Python or equivalent) and demonstrated ability to independently replicate and interrogate model code.
• Ability to communicate complex quantitative issues clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated intellectual independence, sound judgment, and commitment to analytical rigor.

Benefits

• M&T Bank is committed to fair, competitive, and market-informed pay for our employees.
• The pay range for this position is $148,300.00 - $247,100.00 Annual (USD).
• The successful candidate’s particular combination of knowledge, skills, and experience will inform their specific compensation.
• The range listed above corresponds to our national pay range for this role. The specific pay range applicable to you may vary based on your location.

Company Description

Location: Clanton, Alabama, United States of America