Xiangjin Shen

Xiangjin Shen is an experienced professional in model validation and risk management, currently serving as Manager of Model Validation and Reporting at Credit Acceptance since June 2025. Previously, Shen held the position of Model Validation Lead at Synovus, executing comprehensive model validations across various domains such as fraud monitoring and credit scoring. With a strong background in economic research, including a role as Senior Economist at the Bank of Canada and significant experience at Scotiabank, Environics Analytics, and academic institutions, Shen has developed expertise in quantitative analysis, risk policy, and econometric modeling. Academic qualifications include a PhD in Economics from Rutgers University and an MSc in Statistics from The University of New Mexico.