Manager of Quantitative Analysis

Ameris Bank is a purpose-driven company, dedicated to bringing financial peace of mind to communities, one person at a time. Whether a customer wants to grow their business, buy a home, or feel confident in their retirement plan, they have a partner in Ameris Bank. We serve customers in our locations across the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic and nationwide through our extensive digital offerings and mobile app.

Delivering financial peace of mind starts with a team that values integrity and rewards ingenuity. At Ameris, you'll find teammates who are inclusive, collaborative problem-solvers who go the extra mile to support one another and to meet every customer's needs. When teammates are empowered and bring their diverse perspectives to the table, we create the best possible outcomes for our customers. At Ameris, we know that a growth mindset is key for high performance and fosters an environment that prioritizes continuous improvement. Teammates have access to Employee Resource Groups that serve as advocates and allies as well as professional development opportunities to drive ongoing education. Learn more about our purpose and how you can bring it to life as an Ameris Bank teammate

The Manager of Quantitative Analysis is responsible for leading, conducting, supervising, and/or reviewing model validations performed on internal and vendor models; ensuring that validations are consistent with the bank's model risk management policy, regulatory guidance, and industry best practices. Other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions, Duties, and Responsibilities:

• Validate models and/or supervise external model validators.

• Monitor new model development and implementation.

• Prioritize and schedule model validations.

• Ensure that model deficiencies are remediated by model owners as scheduled.

• Present model validation findings to the Model Risk Management Committee.

• Conduct research into alternative models to facilitate benchmarking and effective challenge to existing models.

• Maintain and enhance comprehensive model validation procedures.

• Lead automation initiatives.

• Manage direct report(s).

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies:

• Experience in model validation and/or model development.

• Experience working with a variety of model types, such as credit risk, market risk, liquidity risk, operational risk, ALM, stress testing, and valuation models.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to explain complex technical topics to a non-technical audience.

• Strong analytical skills both qualitative and quantitative.

• Familiarity with regulatory guidance on model risk management.

• Knowledge of ALLL process and CECL is a plus.

• Proficiency in programming languages, such as R, SAS and/or Python.

Industry and Work Experience:

• Minimum of six years of model validation and/or development experience in the banking or consulting industry.

Academic:

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Bachelor's degree in quantitative disciple, such as economics, finance, statistics, mathematics, or financial engineering required.

• Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline preferred.

• FRM certification preferred

Benefits Available to Employees:

Ameris Bank provides a comprehensive employee benefit package to all eligible employees.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Ameris Bank absorbs a major portion of the cost of healthcare. You become eligible for coverage on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Life Insurance provided at no additional cost to employees
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
• Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Sick and Vacation Leave
• 11 Holidays
• Volunteer/Service Day
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Ameris Bank matches 50% of your first 8% of contributions to the plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement
• Supplemental Life & Other Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Advocacy Program
• Tickets at Work (Entertainment discounts for Ameris Bank Employees)
• Wellness Discounts for Medical Premiums and Other Rewards
• Employee Referral Incentive
• Education Assistance
• Employee Resource Groups

Banking Advantages for Employees:

In addition to a wide array of benefits, Ameris Bank employees are also eligible for special bank services.

• Free Interest Checking
• Free Safe Deposit Box
• Free Money Orders, Travelers' Checks and Cashier Checks
• Discount on Mortgage Origination Fee
• Free Online Banking and Free Unlimited Online Bill Payment
• Employee Banking Perks

Disclaimer:

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)