Audit Manager (Model Risk)

Location: New York, NY; hybrid arrangement with 2+ days per week on-site and remaining days remote

Salary: $140,000–$160,000 USD annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and location

Company

hirify.global is a relationship-oriented bank focused on client service, sound risk management, accountability, and an inclusive work environment.

What you will do

• Execute model risk audit programs, including testing controls and assessing their design and operating effectiveness.
• Evaluate model risk and complex issues against internal policies, industry practices, and regulatory requirements, including SR 26-2.
• Identify control gaps, emerging themes, best practices, and opportunities to strengthen business processes.
• Document audit work, results, conclusions, findings, and recommendations with a complete audit trail.
• Communicate risks, issues, findings, and status updates to management, business partners, and risk stakeholders; escalate critical matters when needed.
• Build collaborative relationships and pursue ongoing development in model risk, audit methodology, and regulatory expectations.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant financial services experience, including model risk audit, model development, or model validation.
• Experience reviewing or assessing complex models in a regulated environment is relevant to success in the role.
• Ability to investigate complex problems, assess model-related risks, draw evidence-based conclusions, and communicate detailed information clearly.
• Experience with Python, SAS, or R.
• Degree in a quantitative field such as Statistics, Financial Engineering, Physics, Economics, Mathematics, or Data Science.
• Strong working relationships, confident communication, collaboration, judgment, critical thinking, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Must be legally eligible to work at the specified location and hold a valid work or study permit where applicable.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice to have

• Advanced experience applying Python, SAS, or R in model development, validation, or audit testing.
• Doctoral degree in a quantitative discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement with 2+ days per week on-site and remote work on other days.
• Medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Paid time off, including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation, plus holidays.
• 401(k), banking benefits, incentive compensation eligibility, wellbeing support, and recognition programs.
• Professional development opportunities and a paid Purpose Day for personal growth initiatives.
• Inclusive and accessible workplace with accommodation support for candidates who need it.

Hiring process

• The process may include an attribute-based assessment and skills tests such as simulation, coding, or MS Office assessments.