Quantitative Finance Manager

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This job is responsible for leading a team to develop or validate quantitative analytics and models for specific business units or risk types. Job expectations include supporting business units and acting as a subject matter expert on specified quantitative modeling techniques, as well as serving as the first or second line of defense overseeing model performance, model risk, and model governance on critical model portfolios.

Leads a quantitative team with model coverage of specified focus areas and oversees stakeholder engagement, including team effort in preparation for audit and regulatory exams Sets priorities related to quantitative modeling in line with the bank’s overall strategy and prioritization Identifies continuous improvements through reviews of approval decisions on relevant model development or model validation tasks, critical feedback on technical documentation, and effective challenges on model development/validation Maintains and provides oversight of model development and model risk management in respective focus areas to support business requirements and the enterprise's risk appetite Leads and provides methodological, analytical, and technical guidance to effectively challenge and influence the strategic direction and tactical approaches of development/validation projects and identify areas of potential risk Works closely with model stakeholders and senior management with regard to communication of submission and validation outcomes Managerial Responsibilities: This position may also have responsibilities for managing associates. At Bank of America, all managers at this level demonstrate the following responsibilities, in addition to those specific to the role, listed above. Opportunity & Inclusion Champion: Models an inclusive environment for employees and clients, aligned to company Great Place to Work goals. Manager of Process & Data: Demonstrates deep process knowledge, operational excellence and innovation through a focus on simplicity, data based decision making and continuous improvement. Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Communicates enterprise decisions, purpose, and results, and connects to team strategy, priorities and contributions. Risk Manager: Ensures proper risk discipline, controls and culture are in place to identify, escalate and debate issues. People Manager & Coach: Provides inspection, coaching and feedback to motivate, differentiate and improve performance.