Senior Specialist, Model Validation
Charles Schwab is a leading financial services company dedicated to innovative solutions in finance. They are seeking a Senior Specialist in Model Validation to assist with model validations and contribute to the Model Risk Oversight team, focusing on quantitative analysis and governance activities, particularly in the realm of Artificial Intelligence and investment management. Responsibilities Performing model validations following guidelines based on SR 11-7, to include an assessment of model usage, documentation, conceptual soundness, data integrity, the control environment, and the software environment Presenting work through formal model validation reports, as well as through presentations to model owners and senior management Working effectively as a team member with other quantitative analysts at the company, as well as with external consultants Evaluating model performance monitoring reports and conducting model annual reviews Skills Advanced degree in a quantitative discipline 0-1 years of work experience with model development or model validation in the financial industry Advanced skill with open-source analytical tools and libraries, such as Python or R Strong oral and written communication skills Experience with generative AI application development, such as retrieval augmented generation Model development or model validation experience related to supervised machine learning Company Overview We have plans for every turn you take. It was founded in 1973, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship Charles Schwab has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 579 in 2025, 468 in 2024, 455 in 2023, 705 in 2022, 483 in 2021, 282 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.