Location: mexico city (hybrid)
about the role:
we are seeking a highly skilled professional with strong expertise in risk modeling, model validation, and predictive analytics to join our risk management team. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, governance, and compliance of consumer and market risk models that support key business decisions in banking products and portfolios.
key responsibilities:
• lead and execute model validation activities, ensuring models perform as expected and align with business objectives and regulatory standards.
• assess the conceptual soundness, data quality, and methodological rigor of models used across consumer banking and market segments.
• review model development documentation, challenge model assumptions, and ensure effective governance throughout the model lifecycle.
• provide technical expertise in python, machine learning, and advanced statistical techniques to evaluate and benchmark models.
• collaborate with cross-functional teams, ensuring accurate implementation and information flow in production systems.
• support regulatory submissions, audits, and model governance frameworks.
• mentor and guide junior team members while contributing to the continuous improvement of validation methodologies.
qualifications:
• bachelor's degree in mathematics, actuarial science, physics, engineering, or data science; master's degree or mba preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in risk modeling, predictive modeling, or model validation within banking or financial services.
• strong knowledge of consumer credit products, market risk models, and regulatory requirements.
• advanced programming skills in python (additional languages a plus).
• solid understanding of data governance, model governance, and implementation processes.
• experience with machine learning techniques applied to risk and predictive modeling.
• excellent communication skills in english and spanish (bilingual required).
• proven leadership skills with experience managing projects, stakeholders, or small teams.
preferred qualifications:
• experience in regulatory environments (e.g., ccar, basel, ifrs9, sr11-7).
• background in consumer banking portfolios and risk analytics.
• mba or equivalent postgraduate degree is highly desirable.
what we offer:
• opportunity to work in a strategic and visible role within risk management.
• hybrid work model in mexico city.
• professional growth in a global banking environment with cutting-edge methodologies