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August 1, 2014 - January 31, 2015

Equifax

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Manager and Sr Director of Model Validation

JOE ID Number: 2014-02_111452220
Date Posted: 11/13/2014
Date Inactive: 01/31/2015
Position Title/Short Description
Title: Manager and Sr Director of Model Validation
Section: Full-Time Nonacademic
Location: Atlanta, Georgia, UNITED STATES
JEL Classification: 00 -- Default: Any Field
Keywords:
Model Validation
Credit Risk
Quantitative Finance
Econometric Modelling
Statistical Modeling
Salary Range: $125-$165,000
Full Text of JOE Listing:

Equifax has several new career opportunities for model validation specialists within our Data and Analytics Center of Excellence. We invite candidates with 2-10 years of expereince to apply!
• Lead independent validation projects, including the following efforts:
o Compose test design and oversee the work of junior analysts
o Build and execute analytics to test risk theories
o Review model documentation and marketing materials
o Incorporate subject matter expertise into the qualitative aspects of validations
o Execute on validation deliverables and communicate to the business.

• Review ongoing performance monitoring plans and reports
• Manage standard analytic process for independent validations
• Research and guide on the use of new and innovative analytical techniques
• Participate in the design of new models as a risk advisor
• Provide feedback on various Model Risk Management program procedures and standards.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders
• Respond to client and regulator inquires


Requirements

• Master’s degree in quantitative field
• Prior experience with credit risk model development and validation; experience with model risk management and/or compliance

• Extensive experience with SAS
• Hands-on experience with UNIX and/or LINUX environment
• Proficiency with MS Office

Application Requirements:
  • Application Instructions Below
Application Instructions:
Interested candidates should please apply to-
hayley.sykes-ludden@equifax.com
attaching their resume.

Thank you