Senior Quantitative Model Development Analyst- Fraud

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Regular or Temporary:

Regular

Language Fluency:  English (Required)

Work Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Please review the following job description:

Responsible for model development activities associated with internally developed and vendor developed statistical and machine learning fraud models. Assess and mitigate model risk while partnering with model stakeholders to ensure all details of fraud models are properly documented, tested, and evidenced. Participate in model reviews, analysis of model performance, development of models and ongoing monitoring plans, ongoing monitoring evaluations, and validation responses related to fraud models.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job.  Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below.  Specific activities may change from time to time.  

1. Conduct specific aspects of the model development life cycle.  The model development life cycle includes data acquisition, assessing data integrity, model development, documentation, implementation assistance and assisting with closing assurance provider issue related to the model.

2. Evaluate, develop and maintain monitoring, performance reporting, and change-management processes.  Work with stakeholders to ensure models fulfill the business objectives set for them.

3. Ensure assigned parts of model development projects and processes comply with Truist requirements for model risk management and other policy requirements.

4. Request or assist with mentoring and training to accelerate model development in areas of techniques, process and business knowledge.

5. Assist with user understanding and acceptance of models and associate analytics, including written and verbal presentations to model users, stakeholders, managers and oversight groups.

6. Address model questions from partners within the firm as needed, including assurance providers.

7. Assist with identifying, recruiting, and maintaining, quantitative talent.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Two or more years of relevant experience in best practices, or equivalent financial industry experience developing, documenting, implementing, or validating quantitative models using SAS or other applicable model development software/programming tools

2. Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal

3. Ability to distill complex mathematical concepts into actionable results

4. Strong work ethic; promote and conduct continued development of personal and associate knowledge base and technical skills

5. Organization skills:  Ability to communicate and manage competing organizational priorities effectively

6. Problem solving skills:  Strong problem solving skills

7. Education:  Advanced degree or equivalent experience in Statistics, Econometrics, Operations Research, Actuarial Science, Applied Mathematics, or other applied quantitative science, or equivalent education and related training

Preferred Qualifications:

1.  Master’s degree/PhD in a quantitative field
2.  Fraud model development experience
3.  Experience working with model risk management
4.  Experience with Python or R
5.  Relevant professional designation(s)
6.  Experience in risk management
7.  Knowledge/experience of current best practices in fraud model risk management or fraud management

General Description of Available Benefits for Eligible Employees of Truist Financial Corporation: All regular teammates (not temporary or contingent workers) working 20 hours or more per week are eligible for benefits, though eligibility for specific benefits may be determined by the division of Truist offering the position. Truist offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, tax-preferred savings accounts, and a 401k plan to teammates. Teammates also receive no less than 10 days of vacation (prorated based on date of hire and by full-time or part-time status) during their first year of employment, along with 10 sick days (also prorated), and paid holidays. For more details on Truist’s generous benefit plans, please visit our Benefits site. Depending on the position and division, this job may also be eligible for Truist’s defined benefit pension plan, restricted stock units, and/or a deferred compensation plan. As you advance through the hiring process, you will also learn more about the specific benefits available for any non-temporary position for which you apply, based on full-time or part-time status, position, and division of work.

Truist is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, religion, citizenship or national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law. Truist is a Drug Free Workplace.

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