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Senior Model Risk Specialist - Anti Money Laundering and Fraud Model Validation


Company : BMO Financial Group


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2026-03-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Date limite pour prsenter sa candidature : 03/17/2026 Adresse : 100 King Street West Groupe de famille d''''emploi : Audit, gestion des risques et conformitSuccess in this role depends on a strong foundation in AML and model validation-particularly within AML and fraud models-paired with solid handson skills in SAS, Python, and SQL. Model Validation (75%) Support senior managers in the development and execution of overall work plan Manage assigned validation/review projects and ensure a timely delivery of the validation report with high quality. Support senior managers in the on-going monitoring of AML and Fraud models to identify early warning of model performance deterioration and ensure proper mitigation/action plan in place in such situations; Perform research and analysis of applicable methodologies; benchmark model owners approaches; and present and recommend appropriate alternative for model developers; Produce validation reports, with clarify of issues and actionable items, including recommendations, to help the lines of business enhance the validated model Ensure model inventory is accurate and up-to-date, reflecting the model attributes as evidenced in relevant documentations. Provide regular updates on the assigned vetting/review, including a regular review of models/methodologies implemented and ensure that high model risk issues are raised and addressed at appropriate management level Keep abreast with advances in credit risk analytics developments and applications by vendors, consultants, regulatory agencies and competitors. Recommend/develop enhancements appropriate for the Bank Relationship Management (5%) Partner with the lines of business, corporate functions, and ERPM to enhance understanding of model risks relating to Corporate Risk models and ensure transparency of models used in their respective areas Build and manage relationships with the line of business/risk managers/executives in the joint implementation of strategic changes in the business by assisting model development via parallel-to-development model risk consulting. Act as internal consultant to proactively help the lines of business manage its model risk Provide support to large-scale projects as required and subject matter advisory support to other work streams as appropriate Develop relationships with other financial institutions; provide ongoing peer benchmarking support Managerial Leadership (5%) Support the Senior Manager to continuously provide training to (internal or external) junior resources on model risk and/or validation related matters. Governance (5%) Communicate model risk issues to the lines of business to ensure identified model risks are well understood and appropriate model risk mitigation actions implemented, escalating where necessary to the Senior Manager. Assist the Senior Manager to ensure all models covered by the team meet the requirement of the Enterprise Model Risk Management Framework, Assist the Senior Manager to ensure all models covered by the team are vetted and approved or issued an exception based on quality assurance to protect the bank from unjustified, undue, and unidentified risks due to the use of the models Assist the Senior Manager and work with Model Governance to ensure all AML models conditions are monitored and communicated with model owners on a timely basis to ensure the conditions are fulfilled in time. Operational (5%) Assist the Senior Manager to ensure regular review process is followed, model conditions are monitored and fulfillment of conditions are assess on a timely basis Support the Senior Manager for the optimal operation of the team, including identifying and implementing improvements to work, processes, and systems to ensure operational effectiveness and compliance with all bank and external regulatory, corporate policy, and governance requirements Assist the Senior Manager and Director of the AML & Fraud Model Validation (MV) team with enterprise-wide management of model risk so that the bank is not subject to unjustified (in a risk vs. return framework), undue, and unidentified risks due to the use of models and promoting the transparency and understanding of models and model risks used across the Bank in AML & Fraud areas. The mandate of this position is summarized as follows: Effectively identify risks associated with models; timely, accurately and independently assess models used in the areas of responsibility; and tactfully provide the recommendations to model owners and users to mitigate the risks Assist the Senior Manager to develop/continuously enhance model validation methodology; and conduct validation Ensure that the models (development, documentation, usage, etc.) in AML, Fraud, Marketing and AI/ML areas are compliant with the Banks Enterprise Model Risk Framework, and are compliant with OSFI/FRB/OCCs requirement Provide advisory support to large-scale projects as required and other work streams as appropriate and requested to ensure that banks models are in line with industry best practice Support the Senior Manager in the development and execution of overall work plan Knowledge: Handson experience and advanced knowledge in AML or Fraud models (transaction monitoring, Watchlist Screening, Customer Risk Rating, credit card fraud, mar) etc. Good knowledge and relevant training in data mining, machine learning, and statistical analysis techniques, with minimal 3 years of demonstrated experience pertaining to AML/Fraud or machine learning, statistical modeling. Indepth knowledge of financial industry best practices Good knowledge of regulatory requirements on AML models; experience in regulatory matters as an asset Minimum: Masters Degree, PhD. preferred in a quantitative field e.g., Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics and Engineering. AML Designation such as CAMS, ACAMS preferred Skills: Detailoriented, analytical, well organized, highly selfmotivated and good interpersonal skills Effective time management in order to efficiently deliver concurrent projects with competing priorities Good ability of conflictsolving; and ability to collaboratively work with model owner/sponsor counterparts Effective presentation and communication skills; Ability to convey complex concepts and outcomes to nonsubject matter experts. Proficiency in computing development skills, particularly statistical and database modeling tools (Python, SAS, R, SQL, Matlab, Access/VBA etc.). Ability to adapt to various programming languages and environments. Advanced SAS proficiency is required Salaire : $75,900.00 - $141,900.00 Type de rmunration : Salaire Ce qui prcde reprsente la fourchette et le type de rmunration de BMO Groupe financier. Les salaires varieront en fonction de facteurs comme lemplacement, les comptences, lexprience, les tudes et les qualifications pour le poste et pourront inclure une structure de commissions. Les salaires pour les postes temps partiel seront calculs au prorata du nombre dheures travailles rgulirement. Pour les rles commission, le salaire susmentionn reprsente la cible de BMO Groupe financier pour la premire anne au poste. La rmunration totale offerte par BMO variera selon le type de rmunration associ au poste et peut comprendre des primes de rendement, des primes discrtionnaires ainsi que dautres avantages et rcompenses. BMO offre galement une assurance sant, le remboursement des frais de scolarit, une assurance accident et une assurance vie, ainsi que des rgimes dpargneretraite. Pour en savoir plus sur nos avantages sociaux, consultez le site : https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/fr/R%C3%A9mun%C3%A9ration-globale propos de nous BMO, nous sommes anims par une raison dtre commune : Avoir le cran de faire une diffrence dans la vie, comme en affaires. Cette raison dtre nous invite entraner des changements positifs et durables pour nos clients, nos collectivits et nos gens. En travaillant ensemble, en innovant et en repoussant les limites, nous transformons des vies et des entreprises et favorisons la croissance conomique partout dans le monde. En tant que membre de l''''quipe de BMO, vous tes valoris, respect et entendu, et vous avez plus de moyens pour progresser et obtenir des rsultats. Nous nous efforons de vous aider obtenir des rsultats ds le premier jour, pour vous-mme et nos clients. Nous vous offrirons les outils et les ressources dont vous avez besoin pour franchir de nouvelles tapes, car vous aidez nos clients franchir les leurs. Au moyen de formation et de coaching approfondis ainsi que de soutien de la direction et doccasions de rseautage, nous vous aiderons acqurir une exprience enrichissante et largir votre groupe de comptences. Pour en savoir plus, visitez-nous l''''adresse https://jobs.bmo.com/ca/fr. BMO sengage offrir un milieu de travail inclusif, quitable et accessible. Nous apprenons de nos diffrences et tirons notre force des gens et de leurs diffrents points de vue. Des mesures dadaptation sont disponibles sur demande pour les candidats qui participent tous les aspects du processus de slection. Pour demander des mesures dadaptation, veuillez communiquer avec votre recruteur. Remarque aux recruteurs : BMO naccepte pas les curriculum vit non sollicits provenant de toute source autre que le candidat directement. Tout curriculum vit non sollicit envoy BMO, directement ou indirectement, sera considr comme la proprit de BMO. 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