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Senior Model Validator (multiple positions) in Minneapolis, MN

U.S. Bank

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Master's degree in Statistics or Applied Economics with at least 3 years of experience as a Data Scientist or related occupation
  • Experience managing large datasets and delivering predictive modeling solutions using advanced statistical methods (generalized regression models, Bayesian methods, random forest, gradient boosting, neural networks, clustering)
  • Proven NLP model validation experience and familiarity with AI/ML algorithms; strong feature data engineering
  • Proficiency with Python, SQL, and SAS; experience with SageMaker and Dataiku; AWS Data Lake and Power BI

Requirements:

  • Conduct end-to-end validation of externally developed vendor models, including evaluating data science documentation and internal/regulatory compliance
  • Validate and stress-test AI/ML/NLP models used in high-risk areas (financial crime, cybersecurity) and interpret results for stakeholders
  • Communicate findings to developers, business leads, and risk committees and contribute to model risk governance
  • Improve data model performance monitoring and governance practices to strengthen the bank's Model Risk Management framework

Job description

 

At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed.  We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One.

Job Description

U.S. Bank is seeking the position of Senior Model Validator (multiple positions)  in Minneapolis, MN.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Assess externally developed vendor models evaluating data science documentation.
  • Determine compliance with internal and regulatory standards.
  • Validate complex machine learning, statistical, and Natural Language Process (NLP) based data models used in high-risk areas such as financial crime and cybersecurity.
  • Deep understanding of AI/ML algorithms and feature data engineering.
  • Apply advanced programming and statistical techniques using Python, SQL, and SAS to independently replicate and stress-test model performance and outcomes.
  • Interpret results from data and economic analyses.
  • Communicate outcomes to diverse stakeholders including developers, business leads, and risk committees.
  • Perform comprehensive model validation.
  • Improve data model performance monitoring and governance practices to strengthen the bank’s Model Risk Management framework.

Basic Qualifications:

Position requires a Master's degree in Statistics or Applied Economics and 3 years in a Data Scientist, or a related, occupation.

Required Skills/Experience:
Must include 3 years of experience with each of the following:

Manage large datasets, providing information-based decision logic and predictive modeling solutions; Conduct analytics projects using advanced statistical methods including generalized regression models, Bayesian methods, random forest, gradient boosting, neural networks, machine learning, and clustering; Manage data set creations, including data extraction, derived and dependent variable creation, and data quality control processes for analytics and model development; Validation of NLP models; AI and ML algorithms; Feature data engineering; SageMaker and Dataiku; AWS Data Lake and Power BI; and, Python, SAS, R, and SQL.

Teams may work from home and the office. Base pay range may vary if an offer is made for work in a different location. Pay Range: $119,642 - $131,606. (#LI-NDI #LI-DNI #LI-DNP #DE-DNP #INDdni #IND-DNP).

  • The examination for this position may include additional supplemental questionnaires. Improper or missing responses could affect your application.
  • This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our disability accommodations for applicants.

Benefits: 

Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following:

  • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)

  • Basic term and optional term life insurance

  • Short-term and long-term disability

  • Pregnancy disability and parental leave

  • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan

  • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure)

  • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities

  • Adoption assistance

  • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law

Review our full benefits available by employment status here.

U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law.

E-Verify

U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Learn more about the E-Verify program.

In addition to salary, U.S. Bank offers a comprehensive benefits package, including incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase 401(k) contribution and pension (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

U.S. Bank will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment. U.S. Bank conducts background checks consistent with applicable local laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act as well as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. U.S. Bank is subject to, and conducts background checks consistent with the requirements of Section 19 of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (FDIA). In addition, certain positions may also be subject to the requirements of FINRA, NMLS registration, Reg Z, Reg G, OFAC, the NFA, the FCPA, the Bank Secrecy Act, the SAFE Act, and/or federal guidelines applicable to an agreement, such as those related to ethics, safety, or operational procedures.

Applicants must be able to comply with U.S. Bank policies and procedures including the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and related workplace conduct and safety policies.

Posting may be closed earlier due to high volume of applicants.
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