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It offers spot trading, margin, futures, staking, and OTC services, with products built for both individual investors and institutional clients.\nThe opportunity\nWe are seeking a highly skilled Sr. Manager, Model Risk Management to join our team, focusing on Transaction Monitoring and Customer Risk Assessments models for Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (CFT) purposes. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that our Transaction Monitoring, Customer Risk Assessment and Screening models are robust, effective, and compliant with regulatory requirements.\nModel Validation: perform independent validation of Transaction Monitoring / Customer Risk Assessment / Screening models, AI models (built in Claude or ChatGPT), including but not limited to:\nReviewing model pre & post development documentation, data quality, accuracy, access and testing methodologies.\n\nAssessing model performance, accuracy, and stability.\n\nEvaluating model risk and identifying potential biases.\n\nReviewing AI Models for AML/CFT Program\n\nAML/CFT Regulatory Compliance: ensure that Transaction Monitoring and Customer Risk Assessment models comply with relevant AML/CFT regulations, including but not limited to:\nEU AML/CFT Directives.\n\nUS BSA/AML regulations.\n\nFATF recommendations.\n\nRisk Assessment: conduct risk assessments to identify potential AML/CFT risks associated with Transaction Monitoring and Customer Risk Assessment models, including but not limited to:\nIdentifying higher-risk customer segments, products, and geographies.\n\nAssessing the effectiveness of controls and mitigants.\n\nModel Monitoring and Maintenance: develop and implement procedures for ongoing model monitoring and maintenance, including but not limited to:\nAnnual reporting & certification\n\nTracking model performance and identifying degradation.\n\nConducting regular model reviews and updates.\n\nCollaboration and Communication: collaborate with various stakeholders, including but not limited to:\nModel Engineering and owners.\n\nAML/CFT subject matter experts.\n\nBusiness units and risk management teams.\n\nDocumentation and Reporting: prepare and maintain high-quality documentation, including but not limited to:\nModel validation reports.\n\nRisk assessments.\n\nRegulatory compliance reports.\n\nMethodology Development: contribute to the development and maintenance of model validation methodologies, including but not limited to:\nDeveloping and refining model validation frameworks.\n\nIdentifying best practices and industry standards.\n\nWhat you bring\nBachelor's degree in a quantitative field (e.g., mathematics, statistics, computer science, engineering).\n\n5+ years of experience in model validation, risk management, or a related field, preferably in AML/CFT.\n\nUnderstanding of international Model Risk Management rules and regulations, such as OCC SR 11-7.\n\nStrong understanding of machine learning and statistical modeling techniques.\n\nDeep understanding of fiat and crypto payment flows\n\nProficiency in programming languages (e.g., Python, R, SQL).\n\nExperience with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).\n\nStrong understanding of financial markets, products, and services.\n\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.\n\nNice to haves\nProfessional certifications (e.g., FRM, CDA, CAP).\n\nExperience with AML/CFT transaction monitoring and Customer Risk Assessment systems\n\nKnowledge of cloud-based technologies.\n\nExperience with agile development methodologies.\n\nUnless a specific application deadline is stated in the job posting, applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.\nPlease note, applicants are permitted to redact or remove information on their resume that identifies age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.\nWe consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment on our team, assessing candidates in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.\nOur commitment\nPayward is powered by people from around the world and we celebrate the diverse talents, backgrounds, contributions, and unique perspectives that everyone brings to the table. We hire based on merit, seeking out people with the right abilities, knowledge, and skills for the job. We encourage you to apply for roles where you don't fully meet the listed requirements, especially if you're passionate or knowledgeable about crypto.\nWe may ask candidates to complete job-related skills or work-style assessments as part of our hiring process. These assessments evaluate competencies relevant to the role and are applied consistently across candidates for similar positions. 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