Risk Officer
Quick answer
The World Bank Group is hiring a senior Risk Officer based in Washington, DC with a focus on model validation and governance, paying a competitive salary.
- Role
- Risk Officer
- Organization
- World Bank
- Location
- Washington, DC, United States
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Engineering & Technology
The role
The Risk Officer position at the World Bank Group involves conducting independent validation of models, building and maintaining quantitative models, and supporting model governance activities. The role is based in Washington, DC and requires a minimum of five years of professional experience in model validation or risk management.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent validation of models
- Build and maintain quantitative models
- Support model governance activities
- Maintain good working relationships with model development teams
- Contribute to awareness and understanding of model governance
- Build and maintain external professional relationships
What it takes
- Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative discipline
- Minimum of five years of professional experience in model validation or risk management
- Strong knowledge of economic capital, credit risk, market risk, or insurance risk models
- Advanced programming skills in Python
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Retirement plan, medical, life and disability insurance, paid leave, reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Washington, DC, United States.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include an advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative discipline, and at least five years of professional experience in model validation or risk management.
How do I apply?
To apply, visit the World Bank Group's job portal and follow the instructions to submit your application by 9/10/2026.
Is the job remote?
The job is based in Washington, DC and is an in-office position.
How to apply
Apply directly on World Bank's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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