Senior Model Risk Validation Analyst

About the role

Brown Brothers Harriman is seeking a Model Risk Senior Analyst to join the Enterprise Model Risk Management (EMRM) team. This role involves evaluating models used in various business activities like anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance screening, financial risk management, and Gen-AI-enabled processes. The position requires a blend of computer programming, quantitative modeling, and risk management expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or contribute to model validation engagements, including scoping, test planning, milestones, and stakeholder coordination.
• Design and execute validation testing to assess model performance and controls.
• Interpret testing results, identify issues, and develop clear, actionable observations and recommendations.
• Draft validation reports and executive summaries for senior audiences and Oversight Committees.
• Oversee tracking and monitoring of remediation activities.
• Ensure project documentation is consistent with EMRM standards for content, clarity, and auditability.
• Recommend enhancements to Model Risk policies, procedures, and standards.
• Contribute to evolving Gen-AI and LLM-focused model validation methodologies.
• Build effective working relationships across business, compliance, and technology teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3-6+ years of experience in computer science (or relevant field).
• Master’s degree preferred; Demonstrated programming skills in languages such as Python, R, SQL for data modeling.
• Experience in data analysis techniques and metrics; knowledge of relational database technologies using SQL is a plus.
• Working knowledge with Python, R, SQL, or low/no-code/LLM tools for data modeling and/or large-scale data analysis projects.
• Strong writing and experience briefing technical findings.

What We Offer

• A collaborative environment enabling you to step outside your role to add value wherever you can.
• Direct access to clients, information, and experts across all business areas around the world.
• Opportunities to grow your expertise, take on new challenges, and reinvent yourself—without leaving the firm.
• A culture of inclusion that values each employee’s unique perspective.
• High-quality benefits program emphasizing good health, financial security, and peace of mind.
• Rewarding work with the flexibility to enjoy personal and family experiences at every career stage.
• Volunteer opportunities to give back to your community and help transform the lives of others.

Salary Range

MA: $100,000 - $150,000 base salary + annual target bonus

Benefits

• Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another.
• We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.
• Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to-day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers.

About BBH

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions, and a partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us. We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation. As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products, and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to-day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours. Go to BBH.com to learn more about our rewards and benefits, philanthropy, approach to sustainability, or how we support you to thrive personally, physically, and financially.