Fhlbtopeka

Model Validation and Assurance Analyst I

Topeka, Kansas

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

PythonSQLMachine LearningData AnalysisStatisticsFinancial ModelingExcelHRISLeadershipCommunicationMentoringMicrosoft Office

About the role

Job Description This position may be filled at a level I, II or III depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
and impact scale with each level, progressing from executing tasks under guidance to leading and mentoring others.
The Model Validation and Assurance Analyst is responsible for executing detailed model validation activities and supporting the broader Model Risk Management function.

Develop analytical tools and enhance automation.
Support and strengthen model governance activities.
Collaborate and support team members and stakeholders on department initiatives.
At FHLBank Topeka, employees are business partners.
We believe we are successful when we partner with one another and understand that our differences only make us stronger.
Access to Leadership | The executives of FHLBank Topeka welcome communication with business partners.
Peer-to-Peer Recognition | Our recognition programs celebrate business partners practicing FHLBank Topeka values and those working above and beyond.

Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access).
Level I: D emonstrate strong attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and the ability to apply quantitative techniques to real ‑ world model risk challenges.
Level II: D emonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to model owners, risk partners, and senior stakeholders.
Level III: Ability to e ngage with senior leadership, model owners, external validators, internal audits, regulators as needed and FHLBank System working groups.
D emonstrate strong attention to detail, eagerness to learn, and the ability to apply quantitative techniques to real ‑ world model risk challenges.
D emonstrate strong technical proficiency, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate complex findings clearly to model owners, risk partners, and senior stakeholders.

Complete validation tasks, analyses, and documentation.
Execute detailed model validation tests.
Bachelor's degree required for level I, master's degree required for level II and III.
Ph.D. strongly preferred for level III.
Foundational knowledge of financial models and modeling techniques including interest rate models, mortgage analytics, credit risk models
advanced knowledge for level II
expert knowledge for level III.
Basic understanding of quantitative risk concepts such as duration, convexity, or Value‑at‑Risk, deep understanding for level II or III.

FHLBank Topeka strives to be an employer of choice by offering industry leading benefits such as generous vacation and volunteer hours.
Below are a few more of our benefits.
401K retirement plan with competitive company match
Multiple health insurance offerings, including free telemedicine benefits
Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick, personal, volunteer and bereavement leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Voluntary life insurance
Incentive-based wellness program
Paid maternity and parent bonding leave
Tuition reimbursement and student loan assistance
Professional Wins | FHLBank Topeka offers business partners kudos for continuing education through tuition reimbursement and certification rewards.
Onsite fitness center with shower facilities and onsite yoga classes
Flexible Remote Workday | Business partners may work remote one day per week.

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