Director, Model Risk Audit

Opportunity to Shape a Growing Audit Function
Exposure to High-Priority Risk Areas Including AI and Advanced Models

About Our Client

A top-tier international financial services firm offering a broad range of banking, capital markets, and financial services to corporate, institutional, and public-sector clients across the globe.

Job Description

Lead independent audits of model risk management frameworks, with a particular focus on advanced analytics, artificial intelligence governance, and capital modeling oversight.
Manage audit projects from initial scoping through final reporting, ensuring high-quality execution and timely delivery of results.
Partner with business, risk, and compliance leaders to identify vulnerabilities, enhance controls, and strengthen governance practices.
Evaluate adherence to regulatory expectations and industry standards governing model development, validation, implementation, and monitoring.
Analyze evolving business risks and recommend adjustments to audit coverage based on changes in risk exposure and organizational priorities.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Director, Model Risk Audit should have:

7+ years of experience in banking, financial services, or consulting, with exposure to model risk, risk management, or audit functions.
Hands-on experience performing audits and evaluating risk and control frameworks.
Knowledge of model governance, AI/ML risk oversight, and capital modeling practices.
Familiarity with regulatory expectations related to model risk management.
Advanced degree in Finance, a quantitative field, or a STEM discipline preferred.