Senior Manager - Model Risk Management

WHO WE ARE

Elliott Davis pairs forward-thinking tax, assurance and consulting services with industry-leading workplace culture. Our nine offices — located in the fastest growing cities in the US — are built on a foundation of inclusivity, collaboration, and collective growth. We work daily to provide exceptional service to our people, customers, and our communities. Audit and assurance services are provided by Elliott Davis, LLC (doing business in NC and D.C. as Elliott Davis, PLLC), a licensed CPA firm.

We are seeking a Senior Manager – Model Risk Management to join our Financial Services Group (FSG). Our FSG team is over 120 professionals strong and serves more than 500 financial institutions across the United States. This role is ideal for an experienced model risk professional who brings strong technical depth, proven leadership capabilities, and a desire to guide clients and internal teams in delivering high‑quality, high‑impact model risk solutions. The Senior Manager will serve as a subject-matter expert across a wide range of financial modeling disciplines, lead complex engagements, manage teams of professionals, and contribute meaningfully to the continued growth of the Model Risk Management practice.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Manager, you will lead advanced model risk engagements, oversee staff development, and ensure exceptional service delivery. Responsibilities include:

Technical & Engagement Leadership

• Lead and manage model validations, internal audits, and consulting engagements related to:
  • Current Expected Credit Losses (CECL)
  • Asset Liability Management (ALM)
  • Interest Rate Risk (IRR)
  • Liquidity Risk
  • Budgeting and forecasting models
  • Risk‑Adjusted Return on Capital (RAROC)

• Serve as a senior technical authority on financial institution modeling approaches, risk frameworks, quantitative methods, and regulatory expectations.
• Oversee detailed evaluation of model theory, assumptions, data, methodology, controls, cash flow logic, calibration, implementation, and performance monitoring.
• Review and approve high‑quality written reports summarizing findings, recommendations, and model improvement strategies.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and mentor team members across multiple simultaneous engagements.
• Oversee staff development, provide performance feedback, and support ongoing technical training initiatives.
• Allocate resources, set engagement timelines, and ensure successful completion of project milestones.

Client Advisory & Relationship Management

• Serve as a trusted advisor to financial institution executives and risk leaders.
• Communicate engagement progress, technical findings, and strategic recommendations clearly and confidently.
• Assist clients in enhancing model governance practices, strengthening model risk frameworks, and implementing regulatory expectations.

Practice Growth & Operational Excellence

• Participate in and help drive business development initiatives, including opportunity identification, proposal development, and client presentations.
• Contribute to internal methodology enhancements, knowledge‑sharing, and development of best‑practice tools.
• Lead external presentations related to subject matter expertise, on occasion.
• Help shape the long‑term strategy of the Model Risk Management practice.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, statistics, data science, or related analytical field.
• 7+ years of recent experience in Model Risk Management, financial institution modeling, quantitative risk analysis, or related analytical fields.
• Demonstrated technical expertise in CECL, ALM, IRR, Liquidity, Budgeting, and/or RAROC modeling.
• Strong understanding of financial institution balance sheets, earnings drivers, credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity frameworks, and regulatory guidance.
• Proven experience leading, training, and developing teams of professionals.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills and the ability to explain complex topics to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high‑quality results under tight deadlines.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience engaging directly with financial institution executives, auditors, and/or regulators.
• Familiarity with statistical modeling tools and programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL, or advanced Excel/VBA).
• Prior experience in consulting or advisory services within the financial sector.
• Relevant professional certifications preferred (e.g., CPA, CFA, FMVA, AFM, PMP)

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WHY YOU SHOULD JOIN US

We believe that when our employees are able to thrive in all facets of life, their work and impact are that much greater.
That's right – all aspects of life, not just your life as an employee, because we understand that there's life beyond your job. Here are some of the ways our work works for your life, your growth, and your well-being: 
•    generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
•    flexible work schedules
•    16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid  and caregiver leave (once eligible) 
•    first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
•    one-on-one professional coaching
•    Leadership and career development programs
•    access to Beyond:  a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally

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ADA REQUIREMENTS
The physical and cognitive/mental requirements and the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is:
•    Regularly required to remain in a stationary position; use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and to talk or hear, both in person and by telephone
•    Required to have specific vision abilities which include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

Cognitive/Mental Requirements
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to:
•    Use written and oral communication skills. 
•    Read and interpret data, information, and documents. 
•    Observe and interpret situations. 
•    Work under deadlines with frequent interruptions; and
•    Interact with internal and external customers and others in the course of work.