Jeffrey Bennion
About Jeffrey Bennion
Jeffrey Bennion serves as the Senior Director of Model Risk Management at Sallie Mae, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in risk management and has worked in various roles at Sallie Mae, as well as at Ernst & Young.
Work at Sallie Mae
Jeffrey Bennion has been serving as the Sr. Director of Model Risk Management at Sallie Mae since 2016. In this role, he supports governance for enterprise-wide stress testing processes related to models. He is responsible for determining agendas and packages for the model risk management committee and prepares board-level reporting. Prior to his current position, he held several roles at Sallie Mae, including Sr. Director of Enterprise Risk Management from 2013 to 2016, Manager of Risk Assessment from 2004 to 2008, and Director of Portfolio Modeling & Analysis from 2008 to 2013.
Education and Expertise
Jeffrey Bennion studied at the University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from 2000 to 2001. He furthered his education at George Mason University - School of Business, obtaining a Master's degree with a concentration in Financial Management from 2005 to 2007. His academic background supports his expertise in model risk management and enterprise risk management.
Background
Before joining Sallie Mae, Jeffrey Bennion worked at Ernst & Young as an Audit Senior from 2002 to 2004. His career at Sallie Mae began in 2004, where he initially served as Manager of Risk Assessment. Over the years, he has progressed through various roles, accumulating extensive experience in risk management and model validation.
Achievements
In his current role, Jeffrey Bennion leads the preparation and delivery of annual and ad hoc model risk management training sessions. He acts as the primary liaison with third-party model validation providers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. His contributions to model risk management at Sallie Mae reflect his commitment to enhancing governance and risk assessment processes.