Validation Manager - Machine Learning (AI)

What's On In Doncaster; Sheffield; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution seeks a Validation Manager specializing in Machine Learning and AI. The role involves leading a team to validate models, ensure compliance, and enhance validation frameworks. Candidates should have a numerical degree and extensive experience in machine learning techniques, with strong analytical and leadership skills.

Benefits

Generous holidays

Well-being days

Family leave

Private medical cover

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Significant experience in Machine Learning and AI modeling techniques.
• Experience with Large Language Models and Generative AI.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of model validators covering various model types.
• Manage end-to-end validation of Machine Learning models.
• Generate validation reports and ensure follow-up actions are completed.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Leadership

Data Manipulation

Education

Numerical degree (MSc or above)

Tools

Python

SQL

Job description

Validation Manager - Machine Learning (AI)

Permanent Full Time

Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

Virgin Money

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Full Job Description

Business Unit: Group Risk, Model Risk Management

Salary range: up to circa £70,000 per annum DOE + benefits

Location: Remote – UK Flexible

Contract type: Permanent

About the Role

Ensuring robust Model Risk Management frameworks are in place is essential for managing risks from models used in decision-making, while complying with regulations. With new technologies like Machine Learning and Generative AI, our team provides independent validations and reviews across the bank to ensure model integrity and compliance.

As our team expands, we seek a Manager within Independent Model Validation to validate models, especially in AI and Machine Learning, and to influence validation frameworks and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of model validators covering various model types, performing analytical validations.
• Manage end-to-end validation of Machine Learning models to ensure they are fit for purpose.
• Provide expertise in AI and mathematics to facilitate discussions between Model Development and Model Risk Management.
• Utilize data manipulation and extraction skills.
• Generate validation reports and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
• Present validation findings to technical and governance audiences, tailoring communication as needed.
• Adopt and influence best practices in model validation, enhancing processes continually.
• Contribute expert input throughout the model lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Numerical degree (MSc or above) or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in Machine Learning and AI modeling techniques.
• Experience with Large Language Models and Generative AI.
• Experience in model validation/development in areas like Fraud and Financial Crime.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or SQL.
• Excellent communication skills, capable of explaining complex concepts.
• Leadership and people management skills.

Desirable

• Experience in Machine Learning Engineering or DevOps.
• Knowledge of Model Risk Management and Capital Regulations.
• Leadership experience in fast-paced environments.

Additional Information

Include links to open-source work (e.g., Github, Kaggle). Benefits include generous holidays, well-being days, family leave, private medical cover, and flexible benefits. The role is UK-based with remote options. Virgin Money promotes diversity and inclusion and is committed to making reasonable adjustments for applicants.