Data and Model Governance Lead

As Marqetas Data and Model Governance Lead you will establish and operationalize enterprise-level model risk management and data governance frameworks that strengthen Marqetas regulatory compliance and risk posture. Youll join our Legal Risk and Compliance (LRC) organization partnering across Compliance Risk Legal Data & Insights Product and Engineering this role youll design model validation frameworks build risk-based analytics develop executive reporting on model effectiveness and serve as the LRC data leadcreating metrics dashboards and lightweight automation that drive better program management and regulatory outcomes.

We work Flexible First. This role can be performed remotely anywhere within Ontario or British Columbia Canada. Wed love for you to join us!

This position is not for an existing vacancy.

The Impact Youll Have

• Build and maintain a Model Risk Management program including Policy development and operationalizing supporting processes
• Build and operationalize testing and scoring criteria for model validation procedures and baselining model documentation against regulatory expectations
• Partner with compliance stakeholders to design dashboards and analytics that surface risks across a range of regulatory areas such as consumer disputes (Reg E/Z) disclosures and program oversight
• Design and maintain dashboards scorecards and other reporting assets to monitor key LRC metrics (e.g. compliance testing results issue remediation progress risk ratings Enterprise Risk Key Risk Identicators Adherence to Risk Appetite Thresholds)
• Build automation through Python scripting or similar methods to eliminate repetitive manual processes across the LRC function
• Identify data gaps and develop proxy metrics or interim solutions to enable decision-making while long-term infrastructure is developed
• Partner with engineering and product teams to support integration of compliance data needs into Marqetas platform and tools (e.g. Salesforce Looker Looker Studio etc.)
• Serve as a strategic analytics partner to the Compliance leadership team in operational planning resourcing and performance tracking

Who You Are

• 5 years of payments/FinTech experience combined with deep expertise in financial crimes prevention and compliance
• AML/Sanctions/BSA compliance background
• Experience with transaction monitoring and detection models
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks (BSA/AML FFIEC EU AI Act etc.)
• 8 years of Enterprise Model Risk Management Program Experience.
• Built/managed end-to-end model governance frameworks
• Developed model validation and testing methodologies
• Created model performance monitoring and KPI/KRI frameworks
• Operationalized model risk policies and procedures
• Model tuning and threshold optimization experience
• Regulatory standard model documentation packets
• Dashboard & Data Flow Architecture
• Built dashboards for risk/compliance metrics
• Assisted with data pipelines to drive risk/compliance dashboard reporting
• Created automated reporting for stakeholder consumption
• Experience with BI tools (Tableau PowerBI Looker)
• Stakeholder Management at Executive Level
• Presented to Risk/Compliance Committees and Boards
• Managed cross-functional partnerships (Legal Product Engineering Risk)
• Defended frameworks to regulatory bodies
• Foundation of integrity and strong character to consistently represent Marqetas values
• Self-starter who is a consummate team player and has demonstrated the ability to thrive in the face of ambiguity
• Ability to prioritize manage and deliver on multiple projects; highly motivated and able to work in an agile environment

Nice-To-Haves

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience.
• Exceptional interpersonal communication and influencing skills with the ability to work with stakeholders across different functions and levels both internally and with partners.
• Startup/high-growth company experience with a proven track record of thriving in high-performing teams and fast-paced environments.

Your Manager

• Matt Matuszak VP Risk

Typical Process

• Application Submission
• Recruiter video call
• Hiring manager video call
• Virtual Onsite consisting of 4-5 45 min calls
• Offer!

Compensation and Benefits

Marqeta is a Flex First company which allows you to choose your best working environment whether that be from home or at a company office. To support Flex First we calibrate pay to a competitive value according to working location.

When determining salaries we consider several factors including but not limited to skills prior experience and work location. The new-hire base salary range for this position reflected in CAD is: 148000 - 185000.

We also believe in recognizing the contributions of our people. Thats why we award annual bonuses to eligible employees rewarding both individual performance and the success of the entire company.

Along with monetary compensation Marqeta offers

• Multiple health insurance options
• Flexible vacation time
• Retirement savings program with company contribution
• Equity in a publicly-traded company
• Monthly stipend to support our remote work model
• Annual development dollars to support our people growth and development
• Family-forming benefits and up to 20 weeks of Parental Leave