Director

About Forward Global

Forward Global is a leading international risk and reputation management group. We design custom solutions for global corporations, law firms, litigation funders, private equity and venture capital firms, foreign governments, international associations, NGOs, high-net-worth individuals, and family offices.

Our group brings together over 350 advisors with diverse backgrounds in international strategy, communications, politics, policy, and digital content creation. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., we also have offices in New York, Miami, Paris, Brussels, Montreal, London, and Abidjan.

Position Overview

Forward Global's risk management team is seeking a Director with a strong focus on data analytics to support a range of client engagements. This role involves leading initiatives across the full model risk management lifecycle including model development, validation, tuning, and optimization. The ideal candidate will be proficient in conducting advanced statistical analyses using tools such as R, Python, SAS, or other relevant software. Additionally, the Director will collaborate with our investigative practice by delivering data-driven insights through advanced analytics.

Key Responsibilities

Client Management

• Establish durable relationships with clients and ensure client satisfaction through excellence in engagement deliverables.

People Management

• Build a robust data analytics/model risk management support function, including harnessing outstanding existing talent and expanding technical expertise through targeted, specialized recruitment.
• Mentor and train researchers with shared areas of focus.
• Play a key role in working with colleagues in Miami to raise Forward Global’s profile.

Required Profile

• Business degree and/or Master’s degree in statistics, mathematics, data analytics
• Expert in R, Python or SAS and various data visualization tools
• Full fluency around financial institutions core systems
• At least 15 years of professional experience, including at least 10 years of experience inside large, global financial institutions
• Fully bi-lingual in English and Spanish
• Significant experience with cross-border engagements and financial crimes
• Superior case management skills and experience - and interest - in training team members to be case managers and execute complex matters
• Commitment to exemplary client service delivery
• Strong people management skills to attract and retain top talent
• Experience working in an international environment
• Willingness to travel extensively for client related assignments or business development meetings

Forward Global welcomes the applications from all qualified candidates. As an equal opportunity employer, the Group promotes an inclusive and diverse work environment.