BAC is much more than a bank.

It is an organization that reimagines banking to generate prosperity within communities, integrating sustainability into its strategy through its Triple Positive Value approach: economic, social, and environmental.

With a regional outlook and a strong commitment to inclusion and equity, BAC fosters the holistic development of its people and promotes a culture where professional growth and positive impact go hand in hand.

During Speed Dating de Talento – Costa Rica, BAC will open a space to connect with analytical professionals interested in joining its Enterprise Risk Management Division, in a key role within the model risk and governance ecosystem.

📍 Sheraton Hotel, San José
🗓️ March 13

Role Purpose

As a Model Validation Specialist I, you will be responsible for independently assessing the methodological soundness, data quality, performance, and governance of the models used across the organization.

Your impact will be to ensure that models comply with technical, regulatory, and ethical standards, promoting informed decision-making and mitigating risks associated with the use of financial models.

Key Responsibilities

• Independent Technical Validation

Provide technical opinions on rating/scoring models, risk parameters, provisioning models, stress testing, and other regulatory or internal models through structured validation reports.

• Regulatory & Methodological Compliance

Ensure that independent validations are conducted in accordance with internal procedures and applicable regulations, evaluating models’ regulatory alignment.

• Performance & Robustness Assessment

Analyze data quality, stability, predictive capacity, and performance metrics of models, identifying methodological risks or improvement opportunities.

• Model Governance & Model Risk Management

Actively participate in model governance processes, lifecycle oversight, and Model Risk Management frameworks, contributing to transparency and decision traceability.

What We’re Looking For

A technical, structured, and analytical professional with strong modeling expertise and advanced data management skills.

Key Requirements:

✔ Bachelor’s degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, Actuarial Sciences, Data Science, or related fields
✔ Experience with modeling methodologies (regression, decision trees, simulations, time series, dashboards)
✔ Experience in model performance evaluation
✔ Programming and data handling experience
✔ Knowledge of financial models
✔ Advanced Microsoft Office skills
✔ Proficiency in tools such as R, Python, SAS, SQL, or similar
✔ Strong understanding of the model lifecycle
✔ Knowledge of AI and Machine Learning

What BAC Offers

• Private health insurance
• Employee solidarity association
• Additional paid leave days
• Preferential financial benefits
• Agreements with universities, gyms, and healthcare centers
• Corporate volunteering opportunities
• And more

BAC promotes an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace culture, encouraging all individuals to apply and become part of a team that values talent in all its forms. We look forward to meeting you.

If you would like to learn more about BAC’s Triple Positive Value strategy and how they are building a more sustainable and inclusive banking model, click here.