Model Risk Management Analyst - SLC - Hybrid Schedule

Zions Bancorporation is one of the nation's premier financial services companies operating as a collection of great banks under local brands and management teams in high-growth western markets. Zions is regularly recognized by American Banker as one of the "Best Banks to Work For" and as having a top banking team in its list of "The Most Powerful Women in Banking." Our customers consistently vote us as the best bank in our local markets., We value our employees, and we are committed to search out, recognize and create fulfilling opportunities for outstanding people within our organization, rewarding them for their contributions to our success. We recognize that banking is a "local" business, and that to be successful, we must have very strong ties to the communities we serve and strong relationships with our customers.

With benefits starting on day one, 12 bank holidays, profit sharing and company-matched 401(k) contributions, Zions is dedicated to being an employer of choice in our communities. At Zions, the possibilities are endless. You bring the talent; we bring the opportunity.

Zions Bancorporation is currently hiring a Model Risk Management Analyst to join our team! The position will be located in our downtown SLC office and will offer a 3/2 hybrid work schedule.

The successful applicant will play a critical role in the Company's process for independently managing model risk. The environment is dynamic, as model assessment work will involve multiple areas of the bank (credit, operations, interest-rate risk).

Specific job duties include:

• Participating in the Company's model governance processes, including maintaining the model inventory, model risk reporting, and overseeing model performance monitoring.
• Administration of model risk management findings.
• Validations/reviews of critical calculators and low risk models.
• Summarizing work in formal written reports.
• Prioritizing and negotiating resolution of identified model issues.
• Continually staying abreast of the industry's advancements in quantitative modeling and measurement of risks.

Applicants should have a high aptitude for critical thinking and analyzing risks. The specific attributes and experience we are looking for are:

Preferred:

• Undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics or other related field.
• Interests in quantitative modeling and learning modeling tools to perform model diagnostic/replication work and to process and examine large quantities of data.
• Strong business writing skills.
• Ability to work constructively with a variety of departments and to persuasively present recommendations and work results.

Desired:

• Previous experience working in financial services.
• Experience in Sharepoint, VBA, and statistical methods.