Jim Maino
About Jim Maino
Jim Maino is the Model Governance Executive at Ally Financial Inc. with extensive experience in financial risk modeling and trading various financial products.
Model Governance Executive at Ally Financial Inc.
Jim Maino currently serves as the Model Governance Executive at Ally Financial Inc. He has been in this position since 2015, working out of the Charlotte, North Carolina Area. His role involves overseeing the governance of financial models, ensuring that they are compliant with internal and external standards, and mitigating risks associated with model usage within the company.
Previous Roles at Ally Financial Inc.
Before becoming the Model Governance Executive, Jim Maino held other positions at Ally Financial Inc. He worked as the Director of Governance and Controls from 2013 to 2015, overseeing control measures and governance protocols. Prior to that, he was the Director/Manager of Treasury and Balance Sheet Management from 2009 to 2013, where he was responsible for managing the company's balance sheet and treasury functions.
Career at Wells Fargo (Formerly Wachovia)
Jim Maino has an extensive history with Wells Fargo, initially joining when it was Wachovia. He served as Vice President / Portfolio Manager from 2005 to 2009, and before that, as Assistant Vice President / Assistant Portfolio Manager from 2002 to 2005. Maino started his tenure at Wells Fargo as a Middle Office Analyst from 1997 to 2002 and was a Funding Specialist / Risk Trading & Operations Analyst from 1993 to 1997 in Richmond, Virginia. His roles focused on portfolio management, trading, and risk analysis.
Educational Background
Jim Maino holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, completed between 1988 and 1992. He completed his high school education at John Glenn High School, receiving his diploma between 1985 and 1988.
Financial Derivatives Experience
Jim Maino has significant expertise in modeling risks associated with financial derivatives and various balance sheet items. He has traded a wide range of financial products, including US Treasuries, swaps, options, Municipals, Trust Preferred & DRD Preferred securities, Agencies, and non-dollar interest-rate swaps. This extensive experience underscores his ability to manage and mitigate financial risks effectively.