Location
Chicago
Job Type
Full-time
Posted
May 29, 2026
Job Description
Ankura is a team of excellence founded on innovation and growth.
The Model Validation Director is expected to lead and execute model validation testing processes on systems which support Financial Crime programs, including transaction monitoring, customer risk assessment/rating, fraud detection and watchlist screening/interdiction systems.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include designing and/or updating testing strategies (e.g., data quality testing, data reconciliation, above-the-line and below-the-line testing, statistical analysis) which will aid in the independent validation of financial crimes detection and sanctions screening models. Testing could include conceptual design review, control operating effectiveness testing, and/or issue validation testing. Candidates will be required to execute analytical projects working closely with senior stakeholders and clients to deliver value to financial institution clients.
The Model Validation Director is expected to lead and execute model validation testing processes on systems which support Financial Crime programs, including transaction monitoring, customer risk assessment/rating, fraud detection and watchlist screening/interdiction systems.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities will include designing and/or updating testing strategies (e.g., data quality testing, data reconciliation, above-the-line and below-the-line testing, statistical analysis) which will aid in the independent validation of financial crimes detection and sanctions screening models. Testing could include conceptual design review, control operating effectiveness testing, and/or issue validation testing. Candidates will be required to execute analytical projects working closely with senior stakeholders and clients to deliver value to financial institution clients.