More than 135 years ago, we started with core values that never go out of style: listen, learn and help businesses and individuals reach their goals. These core values shape our culture, and we were recently Great Place to Work Certified because of our outstanding workplace culture and employee experience. As well, our financial strength and stability are key reasons Forbes named us one of the Best 100 Banks in America for the ninth consecutive year.With more than $16 billion in assets and 135 branch locations throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and California, we understand our role in the economy and take that responsibility seriously. In addition to offering a source of capital to personal banking clients and businesses of all sizes, we place a high importance on employee volunteerism and donate millions of dollars each year to community organizations.Join a collaborative team dedicated to strengthening safe and sound banking practices through effective model risk management. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in validating and monitoring complex models that inform key business decisions. Your work will help ensure accuracy, compliance, and confidence across the organization.In this role you'llPerform full-scope validations and periodic reviews of financial and risk models to assess conceptual soundness, data integrity, performance, and governanceDesign and implement model test plans, including reusable code and analytical tools to support future validationsPartner with business units to monitor ongoing model performance and ensure alignment with expectationsCollaborate with stakeholders to support adherence to model development and implementation standardsContribute to model governance activities, including model inventory, risk rating, and tracking across the bankPrepare clear, thorough validation reports and presentations for senior leadershipMaintain detailed documentation and track progress on model risk initiativesStay current on industry trends, regulatory expectations, and emerging practices in model risk managementWhat we're looking forYou have a Master’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Finance, or another quantitative discipline (Required).An equivalent combination of education and experience can be considered in lieu of a degree.You have 6 or more years of bank credit experience in model risk management, model development, or quantitative finance (Required)What helps you shineYou apply advanced statistical and quantitative techniques to assess model assumptions, design, and performanceBring hands-on experience with validation techniques such as back-testing, sensitivity analysis, stress testing, and benchmarkingYou understand model risk management frameworks, regulatory guidance, and lifecycle governance standardsCommunicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiencesYou take initiative and consistently deliver accurate, high-quality work both independently and collaborativelyYou are proficient in analytical tools such as Excel, R, SAS, and SQLYou identify model weaknesses and produce documentation that stands up to regulatory and audit reviewTravelup to 10%Our Company ValuesDo the right thingMutual respectTeamworkAccountabilityWhat Our Team Says"I have the opportunity to learn and grow every day in my current role. I love the work life balance, knowing that we work hard, and strive for high performance but we are celebrated."Compensation & BenefitsTargeted starting salary range (based on experience): $117,249 - 154,493Annual incentive potentialComprehensive employee benefits, including: medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and lifePaid vacation time, sick time and 11 company paid holidays401k (with up to 4% match)Tuition reimbursement
