Manager, AI Models

Westpac Group; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Volunteer initiatives

Job summary

We offer a permanent full-time position with hybrid work arrangements in Sydney / Warrane and opportunities to influence strategic model risk challenges across the bank.

Qualifications

• Experience working with AI models, including ML and generative AI.
• Background in model validation, development or related analytical discipline.
• Programming with Python, SQL, R or SAS.
• Ability to influence and communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent model validations across the group.
• Partner with business and risk teams to ensure governance of AI models.
• Contribute to evolving model risk management practices and guidance.

Skills

AI models

Model validation

Programming (Python, SQL, R, SAS)

Stakeholder communication

Problem solving

Job description

Artificial intelligence is transforming the way organisations operate, and you'll have a front row seat to that transformation. As Manager, AI Models, you'll join Westpac's independent Model Risk team, helping ensure AI models across the Group are robust, well governed and fit for purpose.

It's an exciting time to join the team. With investment secured to grow the Enterprise Models function and increasing focus on AI and machine learning across the Group, you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the bank's most strategic and evolving model risk challenges.

Working across machine learning, generative AI and agentic models, you'll conduct independent model validations, partner with business and risk teams, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of model risk management practices. You'll bring technical expertise, strong stakeholder skills and a curiosity for emerging technologies while helping shape how AI is used responsibly across the bank.

This is a permanent full time opportunity based in Sydney / Warrane, Gadigal Country with hybrid working arrangements available.

What do I need?

• Experience working with AI models, including machine learning and generative AI techniques.
• Strong background in model validation, model development, or a related analytical discipline.
• Programming capability using Python, SQL, R or SAS.
• Ability to influence and communicate effectively with both technical and non technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem solving skills with the ability to challenge constructively and mentor others.

We’re obsessed with becoming our customers #1 banking partner for life and we’re looking for people who are passionate about helping us achieve that goal. In return we’re committed to making Westpac the best place to work in the country. Here are just a few of the ways we’re already doing that:

• Special offers on banking products and discounts from top brands, including generous employee-only mortgage rates!
• Flexible work arrangements to help you achieve a greater work/life balance, and a variety of leave options including Culture, Lifestyle and Wellbeing leave.
• Tailored learning and development opportunities to help your grow your career within the bank.
• Lots of opportunities to ‘give back’ to the Community by getting involved in our many volunteering initiatives.

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