IRM-Model Risk Mgmt-Unit Head-Generative AI Validation

HDFC Bank; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 6,000,000 - 10,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HDFC Bank Limited in Mumbai seeks a Unit Head - Model Risk Oversight & Research to set the strategic direction for enterprise-wide model risk and AI governance. You will lead the Model Risk Management Committee and the AI/ML Council, driving governance innovation and managing executive relationships.

Responsibilities include overseeing policy frameworks, AI risk governance, and development of risk metrics. A Master's degree in a quantitative field (or MBA in Finance) and AI/ML certifications are

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in statistics, mathematics, economics, AI/ML, CS or MBA in finance.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction for enterprise-wide model risk and AI governance.
• Lead Model Risk Management Committee and AI/ML Council.
• Drive governance innovation and standardization of AI risk governance.
• Manage senior stakeholder and regulatory relationships.
• Oversee model risk policy framework and regulatory compliance.
• Lead research initiatives and thought leadership in AI risk.
• Develop strategic partnerships and awareness programs.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Model risk management

AI/ML governance

Stakeholder management

Project portfolio management

Education

Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or MBA in Finance

Job description

Role Description

Job Title

Unit Head - Model Risk Oversight & Research

Business Unit

Integrated Risk Management

Reporting To

IRM - Model Risk Management Vertical Head

Job Function and Role Type

Model Risk Oversight & Research, Supervisory Role, Moderate Travel Required

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Job Purpose

Set strategic direction for enterprise-wide model risk and AI governance while driving cultural transformation and innovation. Provide executive leadership in shaping organizational approach to model risk and AI governance while managing C-suite relationships and regulatory expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Model Risk Oversight & Strategic Leadership

Set strategic direction for model risk and AI governance.

Lead Model Risk Management Committee and AI/ML Council.

Drive innovation in governance approaches.

Manage senior stakeholder and regulatory relationships.

Governance & Policy

Oversee model risk policy framework.

Drive AI governance strategy and standardization initiatives.

Ensure regulatory compliance and oversee policy development.

Team & Project Management

Lead team of professionals and strategic projects.

Drive career development, performance, and talent management.

Oversee system implementation and automation initiatives.

Risk Management

Oversee model risk assessments and AI risk management.

Manage validation frameworks and emerging risks.

Lead risk reporting to Board and develop risk metrics.

Innovation & Development

Drive governance innovation and industry engagement.

Lead research initiatives and thought leadership.

Develop strategic partnerships and awareness programs.

AI Research

Research and design model risk frameworks for AI/ML and GenAI models.

Enhance model validation methodologies for evolving AI risks.

Develop AI/ML validation toolkits and best practices.

Conduct emerging risk research and design test scenarios.

Education

Master's degree in Statistics, Mathematics, Economics, AI, Machine Learning, Computer Science, or MBA in Finance.

Certifications

AI/ML certifications preferred, leadership/management certifications valued.

Key Competencies

Strategic leadership, model risk management, AI/ML governance, stakeholder management, project portfolio management.

Major Stakeholders

C-suite executives, regulatory bodies, cross-functional teams.