Chapter Lead (Executive Manager) - Data Science and Gen AI, Model Risk Validation

cba; Sydney; On-site; AUD 260,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

CommBank is seeking a Chapter Lead (Executive Manager) for AI & General Model Validation to lead data science teams across Australia and India, shaping the validation of cutting-edge GenAI models. You will steer engagements with senior stakeholders, ensure robust validation frameworks, and drive automation in model risk governance.

The role emphasizes leadership, governance, and hands-on technical excellence in AI, with international collaboration and a focus on ethical AI and scalable

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams in AI/ML domains.
• Strong track record in GenAI, governance and risk validation.
• Experience in agile project management and delivery of complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a chapter of data scientists across Australia and India.
• Plan and run validation work, ensuring timely delivery with quality.
• Develop and mentor validation tooling and methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

GenAI expertise

Stakeholder mgmt

Agile PM

Automation tools

Tools

Git

Python

ML tooling

Job description

Chapter Lead (Executive Manager) - Data Science and Gen AI, Model Risk Validation

You're passionate about leading high-performing teams and validating cutting-edge AI models

We're transforming financial services through scalable and ethical AI innovation

Together, we'll deliver robust model validation frameworks that drive trust and impact

Do Work That Matters

At CommBank, we're redefining the future of banking through world-class AI innovation. AI & General Model Validation (AIGMV) provides independent technical challenge and review of the Group's most important ML and AI models, across business and support units. As a Chapter Lead (Executive Manager) in our AI & General Model Validation team, you'll lead a talented group of data scientists across Australia and India, driving excellence in model validation and tooling development.

You’ll play a key role in shaping AI models at CommBank, ensuring our models are safe, scalable, and aligned with customer and regulatory expectations. You will represent the chapter with model developers, senior business leaders, product owners and governance experts.

See Yourself in Our Team

CommBank is leading new-to-the-world innovations. As part of our team, you'll be empowered to shape the future of AI in financial services, working alongside top-tier talent in a collaborative, inclusive environment. Model Risk & Validation is part of Risk Management and provides considered challenge to improve modelling outcomes.

We're seeking an exceptional AI Chapter Lead (Executive Manager) to shape the future of AI model validation at scale. You'll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team committed to ethical AI, innovation, and continuous learning at scale.

Your Impact:

Lead a chapter of data scientists across Australia and India, including hiring, coaching, performance and career development. Occasional international travel may be required.

Plan and run the chapter's validation work, from prioritising engagements to delivering on time at a consistent quality bar.

Lead the development of validation tooling and methods and stay close enough to the work to challenge methodology and evidence.

Engage senior stakeholders, including General Managers, model owners, central AI teams and internal audit.

We are interested in people with:

Leadership & Vision:

Proven experience in leading high-performing multidisciplinary teams with Gen AI, data science, and software engineering skill sets. Experience in mentoring data scientists and leading technical initiatives.

Project management experience in agile environments.

Enthusiastic about developing automation tools to drive continuous workflow improvements.

A courageous mindset and independent judgement. You enjoy self-directed learning, and have the curiosity and discipline to stay ahead of fast-changing AI techniques and risks

Strong stakeholder management skills. Exceptional communication skills and a growth mindset.

Knowledge of model risk governance and validation processes is desirable.

Technical Excellence:

The ideal candidate will have depth across several of the areas above. We do not expect mastery of every technology listed.

Deep working knowledge of GenAI and agentic architectures with enough depth to challenge the design.

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Working with us:

Whether you're passionate about customer service, driven by data, or called by creativity, a career here is for you. At CommBank, we advocate and facilitate a culture of inclusion and respect, celebrating all cultures, abilities, genders, expressions of gender and sexual orientation. Read more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity on our career's website.

Our people bring their diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives to build a respectful, inclusive and flexible workplace. We are working hard to recruit people who repre