Manager, Quantitative Risk Management

Ovii's Interpretation of the Role

We need a US‑based manager to own and scale SentiLink’s model governance function, leading a team of data scientists and risk professionals while directly engaging customers and regulators. The role blends hands‑on model validation with strategic roadmap and people‑management responsibilities.

Role Snapshot

• Lead and grow a model governance team
• Set strategy for risk‑model monitoring and compliance
• Own customer and regulator relationships
• Hands‑on validation and performance analysis
• Scale governance processes as the business expands

Must-Have Requirements

• Python
• SQL
• AWS
• Model governance knowledge (SR 11‑7, SR 26‑2, OCC, fair lending)
• People management
• Analytical reporting (Excel/Google Sheets)
• Written and verbal communication
• model risk management
• model validation
• model governance
• Bachelor's degree in a quantitative field (Math, Statistics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or related STEM)
• Must be legally authorized to work in and reside in the US

Nice-to-Have Signals

• Fraud or identity‑verification experience
• AWS SageMaker
• GitHub
• Master's degree in quantitative field
• fraud or identity verification
• Master's degree in a quantitative field

Work Setup

• Location: United States
• Work mode: REMOTE
• Remote scope: UNSPECIFIED
• Remote countries: United States
• Employment type: Full-Time

Eligibility Gates

• Work authorization: Must be authorized to work in the US
• Visa sponsorship: no

What You'll Likely Work On

• Lead, mentor, and expand a team of 3+ data scientists and governance specialists
• Define and execute performance, drift, and fair‑lending monitoring processes
• Create and maintain governance documentation, validation reports, and model inventories
• Develop automation and standardization strategies that exceed industry norms
• Manage cross‑functional relationships with Data Science, Engineering, Partner Success, and Sales
• Conduct customer‑facing calls, guide banks/fintechs through model risk requirements, and unblock deployments
• Track remediation of governance findings and prioritize the team’s roadmap against regulatory demands
• Step in to perform hands‑on analysis or mentorship when needed

Good Fit If You Have

• Strong bias for action balancing rigor with speed
• Excellent analytical mindset with solid Excel/Sheets skills
• Proven ability to translate technical findings for diverse audiences